Various Composers - Final Symphony II. Music from Final Fantasy V, VIII, IX and XIII (Andreas Hanson)

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Composer: Jonne Valtonen; Masashi Hamauzu; Nobuo Uematsu

1. Fanfare (In a Roundabout Way)
2. Final Fantasy XIII (Utopia in the Sky) (arr. Masashi Hamauzu, orch. Jonne Valtonen)
3. Final Fantasy IX (For the People of Gaia) (arr. Roger Wanamo)
4. Encore: Final Fantasy IX (Not Alone) (arr. Roger Wanamo)
5. Final Fantasy VIII (Mono No Aware) (arr. Roger Wanamo)
6. Final Fantasy V (Library of Ancients) (arr. Jonne Valtonen)
7. Encore: Final Fantasy V (Battle at the Big Bridge) (arr. Jonne Valtonen)
8. Encore: Final Fantasy (Main Theme) (arr. Roger Wanamo)

Mischa Cheung, piano

Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra

Andreas Hanson, conductor

Date: 2023

Label: Merregnon Records

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Various Composers - Final Symphony. Music from Final Fantasy VI, VII & X (Eckehard Stier)

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Composer: Jonne Valtonen; Nobuo Uematsu; Masashi Hamauzu

CD1:

1. FANTASY OVERTURE: Circle within a Circle within a Circle
2. FINAL FANTASY VI: Symphonic Poem - Born with the Gift of Magic (arr. Roger Wanamo)
3. FINAL FANTASY X: Piano Concerto (arr. Masashi Hamauzu)
4. Encore - FINAL FANTASY X: Suteki da ne

CD2:

1. FINAL FANTASY VII: Symphony in Three Movements (arr. Jonne Valtonen)
2. Encore - FINAL FANTASY VII: Continue? Anxiety
3. Encore - FINAL FANTASY Series: Fight, Fight, Fight!

Katharina Treutler, piano

London Symphony Orchestra

Eckehard Stier, conductor

Date: 2015

Label: Merregnon Records

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Various Composers - Symphonic Memories Concert (Eckehard Stier)

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Composer: Nobuo Uematsu; Yoko Shimomura; Yasunori Nishiki; Yasunori Mitsuda

CD1:

1. OPENING FANFARE by NOBUO UEMATSU
2. FINAL FANTASY XV - In the Shadow of the Crystal
3. OCTOPATH TRAVELER - Concerto for Violin and Orchestra: I. Primrose's Dread
4. OCTOPATH TRAVELER - Concerto for Violin and Orchestra: II. Frostlands
5. OCTOPATH TRAVELER - Concerto for Violin and Orchestra: III. For Redemption
6. OCTOPATH TRAVELER - Main Theme Violin Solo

CD2:

1. FINAL FANTASY VIII - Mono no aware
2. Xenogears - Slayer of God
3. Xenogears - Soaring the Skies

Lina Matsuda, violin

Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra

Eckehard Stier, conductor

Date: 2020

Label: SQUARE ENIX

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Various Composers - Symphonic Fantasies Tokyo (Eckehard Stier)

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Composer: Jonne Valtonen; Yoko Shimomura; Hiroki Kikuta; Yasunori Mitsuda; Nobuo Uematsu

CD1:

1. Fanfare Overture
2. Fantasy I: Kingdom Hearts
3. Fantasy II: Secret of Mana

CD2:

1. Fantasy III: Chrono Trigger / Chrono Cross
2. Fantasy IV: Final Fantasy
3. Encore: Final Boss Suite

Benyamin Nuss, piano

Rony Barrak, darbuka

Tokyo Philharmonic Chorus & Orchestra

Eckehard Stier, conductor

Date: 2012

Label: Decca

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Nobuo Uematsu - Symphonic Odysseys (Benyamin Nuss; Arnie Roth)

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Composer: Nobuo Uematsu

CD1:

1. Opening Fanfare
2. Final Fantasy Concerto ~ For Piano and Orchestra: I. Grave - Allegro
3. Final Fantasy Concerto ~ For Piano and Orchestra: II. Adagio cantabile
4. Final Fantasy Concerto ~ For Piano and Orchestra: III. Allegro molto
5. King's Knight BGM ~Pretty day out~ (from King's Knight)
6. Light of Silence (from Chrono Trigger)
7. The Final Fantasy Legend / Final Fantasy Legend 2
8. A Fleeting Dream (from Final Fantasy X)

CD2:

1. Spreading Your Wings (from The Last Story)
2. On Windy Meadows (from Final Fantasy XIV)
3. Waterside (from Blue Dragon)
4. Lost Odyssey Suite
5. Ending Theme (from Final Fantasy X)
6. Final Fantasy VII Battle Suite

Benyamin Nuss, piano

WDR Rundfunkchor & WDR Rundfunkorchester Köln

Arnie Roth, conductor

Date: 2011

Label: Dog Ear Records

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Nobuo Uematsu - Distant Worlds V: more music from FINAL FANTASY (Arnie Roth)

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Composer: Nobuo Uematsu;  Masayoshi Soken; Hitoshi Sakimoto; Masashi Hamauzu; Yasunori Mitsuda; Naoshi Mizuta

1. FINAL FANTASY V: Clash on the Big Bridge
2. FINAL FANTASY XIV: HEAVENSWARD
3. FINAL FANTASY VI: Dark World
4. FINAL FANTASY IX: Unrequited Love
5. FINAL FANTASY XII: Flash of Steel
6. FINAL FANTASY VI: Opera ''Maria and Draco''
7. FINAL FANTASY VI: Searching for Friends
8. FINAL FANTASY X: Hymn of Fayth
9. FINAL FANTASY XIII: Saber's Edge
10. FINAL FANTASY SERIES: Cinco de Chocobo
11. FINAL FANTASY XV: Ignis and Raves - Theme Medley
12. FINAL FANTASY XI: Sword Song ~ Battle Medley

Distant Worlds Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus

Arnie Roth, conductor

Date: 2019

Label: AWR Records

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Nobuo Uematsu - Distant Worlds IV: more music from FINAL FANTASY (Arnie Roth)

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Composer: Nobuo Uematsu; Hitoshi Sakimoto; Yoko Shimomura; Masashi Hamauzu; Masayoshi Soken

1. JENOVA COMPLETE (FINAL FANTASY VII)
2. Battle With The Four Fiends (FINAL FANTASY IV)
3. The Dalmasca Estersand (FINAL FANTASY XII)
4. Phantom Forest (FINAL FANTASY VI)
5. The Oath (FINAL FANTASY VIII)
6. APOCALYPSIS NOCTIS (FINAL FANTASY XV)
7. Festival of the Hunt (FINAL FANTASY IX)
8. Dragonsong (FINAL FANTASY XIV)
9. Main Theme of Final Fantasy V (FINAL FANTASY V)
10. Zephyr Memories -Legend of the Eternal Wind- (FINAL FANTASY III)
11. Cosmo Canyon (FINAL FANTASY VII)
12. Fang's Theme (FINAL FANTASY XIII)
13. Somnus (Instrumental Version) (FINAL FANTASY XV)
14. Torn from the Heavens (FINAL FANTASY XIV)
15. FINAL FANTASY (FINAL FANTASY Series)

Distant Worlds Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus

Arnie Roth, conductor

Date: 2017

Label: AWR Records

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Nobuo Uematsu - Distant Worlds III: more music from FINAL FANTASY (Arnie Roth)

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Composer: Nobuo Uematsu; Masashi Hamauzu

1. Hymn of the Fayth – The Sending (FINAL FANTASY X)
2. Battle & Victory Theme Medley (FINAL FANTASY SERIES)
3. Kiss Me Good-Bye (FINAL FANTASY XII)
4. Not Alone (FINAL FANTASY IX)
5. Balamb GARDEN～Ami (FINAL FANTASY VIII)
6. Character Theme Medley (FINAL FANTASY VI)
7. Fabula Nova Crystallis (FINAL FANTASY XIII)
8. Blinded by Light (FINAL FANTASY XIII)
9. Primal Judgment (FINAL FANTASY XIV)
10. Roses of May (FINAL FANTASY IX)
11. Chocobo Medley 2012 (FINAL FANTASY SERIES)
12. Balance is Restored (FINAL FANTASY VI)
13. Answers (FINAL FANTASY XIV)

Distant Worlds Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus

Arnie Roth, conductor

Date: 2015

Label: AWR Records

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Nobuo Uematsu - Distant Worlds II: more music from Final Fantasy (Arnie Roth)

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Composer: Nobuo Uematsu

1. Prelude (Final Fantasy Series)
2. The Man With The Machine Gun (Final Fantasy VIII)
3. Ronfaure (Final Fantasy XI)
4. A Place To Call Home - Melodies Of Life (Final Fantasy IX)
5. Zanarkand (Final Fantasy X)
6. Dancing Mad (Final Fantasy VI)
7. Victory Theme (Final Fantasy Series)
8. Suteki Da Ne (Final Fantasy X)
9. Terra's Theme (Final Fantasy VI)
10. Main Theme Of Final Fantasy VII (Final Fantasy VII)
11. Prima Vista Orchestra (Final Fantasy IX)
12. Dear Friends (Final Fantasy V)
13. Jenova (Final Fantasy VII)

Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra

Arnie Roth, conductor

Date: 2010

Label: AWR Records

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Nobuo Uematsu - Distant Worlds: music from Final Fantasy (Arnie Roth)

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Composer: Nobuo Uematsu

1. Opening ~ Bombing Mission (Final Fantasy VII)
2. Liberi Fatali (Final Fantasy VIII)
3. Aerith's Theme (Final Fantasy VII)
4. Fisherman's Horizon (Final Fantasy VIII)
5. Don't Be Afraid (Final Fantasy VIII)
6. Memoro de la Stono ~ Distant Worlds (Final Fantasy XI)
7. Medley 2002 (Final Fantasy I - III)
8. Theme of Love (Final Fantasy IV)
9. Vamo' Alla Flamenco (Final Fantasy IX)
10. Love Grows (Final Fantasy VIII)
11. Opera "Maria and Draco" (Final Fantasy VI)
12. Swing De Chocobo
13. One-Winged Angel (Final Fantasy VII)

Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra

Arnie Roth, conductor

Date: 2007

Label: AWR Records

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Nobuo Uematsu - Final Fantasy Orchestral Album (Arnie Roth)

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Composer: Nobuo Uematsu; Hitoshi Sakimoto; Masashi Hamauzu; Kumi Tanioka

1. Medley 2002 [FINAL FANTASY I~III]
2. Medley 2004 [FINAL FANTASY I~III]
3. Memory of the Wind ~Legend of the Eternal Wind~ [FINAL FANTASY III]
4. The Dreadful Fight [FINAL FANTASY IV]
5. Theme of Love [FINAL FANTASY IV]
6. Final Fantasy V Main Theme [FINAL FANTASY V]
7. To Dear Friends [FINAL FANTASY V]
8. Opera 'Maria and Draco' Full Version [FINAL FANTASY VI]
9. The Mystic Forest [FINAL FANTASY VI]
10. F.F.7 Main Theme [FINAL FANTASY VII]
11. One-Winged Angel [FINAL FANTASY VII]
12. Aerith's Theme [FINAL FANTASY VII]
13. Eyes On Me [FINAL FANTASY VIII]
14. Liberi Fatali [FINAL FANTASY VIII]
15. Balamb GARDEN~Ami [FINAL FANTASY VIII]
16. vamo' alla flamenco [FINAL FANTASY IX]
17. Unfulfilled Feelings [FINAL FANTASY IX]
18. At Zanarkand [FINAL FANTASY X]
19. Suteki da ne -Orchestra Version- [FINAL FANTASY X]
20. Ronfaure [FINAL FANTASY XI]
21. The Dalmasca Estersand [FINAL FANTASY XII]
22. Fang's Theme [FINAL FANTASY XIII]
23. Battle Medley 2012 [FINAL FANTASY I~XIV]

Prague FiLMharmonic Orchestra

Arnie Roth, conductor

Date: 2012

Label: Square Enix

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Various Composers - Czech Philharmonic Orchestra plays Studio Ghibli Symphonic Collection

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1. Chapter One - The Legend of Ashitaka (From "Symphonic Suite Princess Mononoke")
2. Chapter Four - Princess Mononoke (From "Symphonic Suite Princess Mononoke")
3. Chapter Eight - Ashitaka and San (From "Symphonic Suite Princess Mononoke")
4. The Theme of My Neighbors the Yamadas (Orchestral Version) [From "My Neighbors the Yamadas – Classical"]
5. Takashi and Matsuko's Tango - Sinfonico (From "My Neighbors the Yamadas – Classical")
6. The Baron (From "The Cat Returns (Original Soundtrack)")
7. Pastorale (From "The Cat Returns (Original Soundtrack)")
8. Haru's Memories (From "The Cat Returns (Original Soundtrack)")
9. A Mysterious World (From "Howl's Moving Castle – Image Symphonic Suite")
10. The Moving Castle (From "Howl's Moving Castle – Image Symphonic Suite")
11. War War War (From "Howl's Moving Castle – Image Symphonic Suite")
12. Cave of the Mind (From "Howl's Moving Castle – Image Symphonic Suite")
13. Always With Me (Orchestral Version) [From "Spirited Away"] (Bonus Track [Debut])

Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Mario Klemens, conductor

Date: 2007

Label: Studio Ghibli

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Various Composers - Ghibli The Guitar (Nana Hiwatari)

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1. Kaze No Tani No Naushika [Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind]
2. Kaze No Tani No Naushika (Opening) [Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind]
3. Nausicaä - Requiem [Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind]
4. Kimi Wo Nosete [Laputa: Castle In The Sky]
5. Sanpo [My Neighbor Totoro]
6. Tonari No Totoro [My Neighbor Totoro]
7. Kaze No Toorimichi [My Neighbor Totoro]
8. Umi No Mieru Machi [Kiki's Delivery Service]
9. Yasashisa Ni Tsutsumareta Nara [Kiki's Delivery Service]
10. Ai Ha Hana, Kimi Ha Sono Tane (The Rose) [Only Yesterday]
11. Toki Ni Ha Mukashi No Hanashi Wo [Porco Rosso]
12. Itsu Demo Dare Ka Ga [Pom Poko]
13. Engel's Zimmer (Tenshi No Heya) [Whisper Of The Heart]
14. Country Road (Take Me Home, Country Roads) [Whisper Of The Heart]
15. Ashitaka Sekki [Princess Mononoke]
16. Mononoke No Hime [Princess Mononoke]
17. Hitoribocchi Ha Yameta [My Neighbors The Yamadas]
18. Itsumo Nando Demo [Spirited Away]
19. Ano Natsu He [Spirited Away]
20. Kaze Ni Naru [The Cat Returns]
21. Sekai No Yakusoku [Howl's Moving Castle]
22. Jinsei No Merry-Go-Round [Howl's Moving Castle]
23. Teruu No Uta [Tales From Earthsea]
24. Toki No Uta [Tales From Earthsea]

Nana Hiwatari, guitar

Date: 2007

Label: Sony Music

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Joe Hisaishi - Symphony No. 2; Viola Saga

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Composer: Joe Hisaishi

1. Symphony No. 2: I. What the World Is Now?
2. Symphony No. 2: II. Variation 14
3. Symphony No. 2: III. Nursery Rhyme
4. Viola Saga: Movement 1
5. Viola Saga: Movement 2

Antoine Tamestit, viola

Vienna Symphony Orchestra

Joe Hisaishi, conductor

Date: 2024

Label: Universal Music

https://www.deutschegrammophon.com/en/catalogue/products/joe-hisaishi-in-vienna-13386

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Joe Hisaishi - A Symphonic Celebration: Music from the Studio Ghibli Films of Hayao Miyazaki

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Composer: Joe Hisaishi

1. Merry-Go-Round of Life (from 'Howl’s Moving Castle')
2. One Summer's Day (The Name of Life) (English Version / from 'Spirited Away')
3. The Legend of the Wind (from 'Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind')
4. Nausicaä Requiem (from 'Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind')
5. The Battle between Mehve and Corvette (from 'Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind')
6. The Distant Days (from 'Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind')
7. The Bird Man (from 'Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind')
8. A Town with an Ocean View (from 'Kiki's Delivery Service')
9. Heartbroken Kiki (from 'Kiki's Delivery Service')
10. Mother’s Broom (from 'Kiki's Delivery Service')
11. The Legend of Ashitaka (from 'Princess Mononoke')
12. The Demon God (from 'Princess Mononoke')
13. Princess Mononoke (from 'Princess Mononoke')
14. A Journey (A Dream of Flight) (from 'The Wind Rises')
15. Nahoko (The Encounter) (from 'The Wind Rises')
16. A Journey (A Kingdom of Dreams) (from 'The Wind Rises')
17. Deep Sea Pastures (from 'Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea')
18. Mother Sea (from 'Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea')
19. Ponyo's Sisters Lend a Hand - A Song for Mothers and the Sea (from 'Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea')
20. Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (from 'Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea')
21. Doves and the Boy (from 'Castle in the Sky')
22. Carrying You (from 'Castle in the Sky')
23. Bygone Days (from 'Porco Rosso')
24. Symphonic Variation "Merry-Go-Round + Cave of Mind" (from 'Howl’s Moving Castle')
25. One Summer's Day (The Name of Life) (Japanese Version / from 'Spirited Away')
26. Reprise (from 'Spirited Away')
27. The Path of the Wind (from 'My Neighbor Totoro')
28. Hey Let's Go (from 'My Neighbor Totoro')
29. My Neighbor Totoro (from 'My Neighbor Totoro')

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Joe Hisaishi, piano & conductor

Date: 2023

Label: Universal Music

https://www.deutschegrammophon.com/en/catalogue/products/a-symphonic-celebration-joe-hisaishi-12971

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