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With over 185 million copies sold and a success that has remained undiminished since 1987, the FINAL FANTASY video game still captivates today with its journeys through magical worlds and epic tales, and its adventures that captivate veterans and newcomers alike! The music, by Nobuo Uematsu ("the Beethoven of video game music" according to Classic FM) and Masashi Hamauzu, now takes on a life of its own in the form of a vast fresco for full orchestra: "Final Symphony". A fantastic and powerful sound experience, but also an inner journey that allows each fan to reconnect with the sound universe they know and love. Legendary!

OPRL+ Fantasy: Final Symphony

Philharmonic Hall of Liege

Following its successful world premiere in Tokyo and the release of the acclaimed album, the officially licensed solo piano programme based on SQUARE ENIX's legendary game music now comes to the United Kingdom for the first time. Renowned pianist Mischa Cheung performs Piano Fantasies at LSO St Luke's, featuring twelve newly arranged pieces from Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Chrono Trigger and Secret of Mana.

Piano Fantasies – Music from SQUARE ENIX

LSO St Luke's

Experience the musical world of FINAL FANTASY in this awe-inspiring orchestral production! Original compositions by Masashi Hamauzu and Nobuo Uematsu, including Terra’s Theme, Hum of the Fayth, Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY VII and J-E-N-O-V-A, have been lavishly arranged for orchestra into a symphonic poem, a piano concerto, and a symphony in three movements.

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Final Symphony: Music From Final Fantasy

Des Moines Civic Center

Final Symphony features original music by Nobuo Uematsu and Masashi Hamauzu in electrifying orchestral arrangements that reflect FINAL FANTASY's legendary vision and the journeys of its heroic characters. With over a decade of acclaimed, sell-out performances worldwide, Final Symphony offers the perfect night out at the NAC — not just for gaming fans but anyone who loves orchestral music of deep emotion and heartfelt sensitivity. 

Final Symphony: Music from FINAL FANTASY

Southam Hall

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of FINAL FANTASY as the Royal Scottish National Orchestra presents "Final Symphony" for the very first time in Scotland. This award-winning concert experience brings to life the stunning orchestral suites inspired by the video games FINAL FANTASY VI, VII, and X. Under the baton of conductor Andreas Hanson, with the virtuosic Mischa Cheung on piano, audiences are in for an unforgettable evening of epic soundtracks that have captivated fans worldwide.

The repertoire for this groundbreaking event includes Nobuo Uematsu's "Opening Fanfare," the "Final Fantasy VI Symphonic Poem Born with the Gift of Magic," the "Final Fantasy X Piano Concerto" by Nobuo Uematsu and Masashi Hamauzu, and Nobuo Uematsu's "Final Fantasy VII Symphony in Three Movements." These pieces promise to transport listeners through the rich and complex worlds of FINAL FANTASY, rendered with the full power and depth of a live symphony orchestra.

"Final Symphony" is scheduled for two performances: the first at Usher Hall, Edinburgh, on Friday, 8 November 2024, at 7.30pm, followed by a performance at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, on Saturday, 9 November 2024, at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced between £19.00 and £65.00, with a 50% discount available for attendees under 26, under 18, patrons with a disability, mature students, and the unemployed.

This concert is not only a celebration of the music from FINAL FANTASY but also a testament to the creative vision of Thomas Böcker, who created, directed, and produced the event in collaboration with Merregnon Studios and with licensing from Square Enix. Don't miss the chance to experience these iconic soundtracks performed live by Scotland’s National Orchestra, a performance that has garnered sell-out audiences and rave reviews across the globe.

Final Symphony

The Usher Hall

Buchanan Galleries

Final Symphony, the award-winning concert experience of stunning orchestral suites based on the music from video games FINAL FANTASY VI, VII and X, comes to Scotland for the very first time. With sell-out performances and rave reviews across the globe, don’t miss the chance to hear these epic soundtracks performed live by Scotland’s National Orchestra.

RSNO Season 24-25: Final Symphony

Usher Hall

Immerse yourself in the epic soundscapes of FINAL FANTASY with "Final Symphony II: Music from FINAL FANTASY," presented by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. This extraordinary concert event is set to take place on Sunday, 2 June 2024, at 3:00pm in the prestigious Symphony Hall, Birmingham.

Experience the magic of FINAL FANTASY like never before as the full 80-piece City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra brings to life the unforgettable music from FINAL FANTASY V, VIII, IX, and XIII. These soundtracks, known for their tense, atmospheric, and emotionally charged compositions, have captivated gamers and music lovers alike, proving that the power of music in the epic saga of good versus evil remains undefeated.

The concert will feature a full program including works by composers Valtonen, Hamauzu, and Uematsu, such as "In a Roundabout Way: Fanfare," "FINAL FANTASY XIII: Utopia in the Sky," "FINAL FANTASY IX: For the People of Gaia," "FINAL FANTASY VIII: Mono no aware," and "FINAL FANTASY V: Library of Ancients." Under the baton of conductor Eckehard Stier, with Mischa Cheung on piano, this performance promises to be an unforgettable journey through the realms of FINAL FANTASY.

Tickets are priced between £26 and £59, with a per-ticket commission of £3.50 included for tickets priced over £15. Attendees can also take advantage of multi-buy discounts, and reduced ticket prices are available for students, 18-30s, under-18s, and benefit recipients. The concert will last approximately 2 hours, including a 20-minute interval.

Don't miss this epic musical adventure. Book your tickets now for "Final Symphony II: Music from FINAL FANTASY" and let the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra transport you to the heart of the FINAL FANTASY universe.

Pianist

Mischa Cheung

Events

Past events

Feb 7, 2026

OPRL+ Fantasy: Final Symphony · Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège

Jan 17, 2026

Piano Fantasies – Music from SQUARE ENIX · London Symphony Orchestra

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