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The concert marks the first public performance of the complete programme, giving audiences the chance to experience the full musical journey as conceived for the album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong\u003eMerregnon Studios\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePiano Fantasies\u003c\/em\u003e presents new interpretations of \u003cstrong\u003eSQUARE ENIX’s \u003c\/strong\u003eiconic soundtracks. 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