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Following his sold-out performances with the TSO in 2022, composer and conductor Joe Hisaishi, known for his iconic Studio Ghibli film scores, is set to make his highly anticipated return. Enjoy Ravel's ethereal masterpiece "La valse," a breathtaking suite from the Academy Award-winning film Spirited Away, and the grandeur of Hisaishi's own Symphony No. 3 "Metaphysica." Don't miss this extraordinary program with Japan's legendary composer and conductor!

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David Pecaut Square

One of the most celebrated Japanese composers of our time, Joe Hisaishi has produced music for 10 Hayao Miyazaki films, including Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984), and has also composed the music for Takeshi Kitano films. His credits include Sonatine (1993), the Oscar-winning Spirited Away (2001) and Departures (2008). Hisaishi conducts the CSO in his much-anticipated latest symphony alongside musical highlights from his most captivating compositions.

Symphony Center

Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch favorite films on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as the scores are performed live by the SF Symphony. Composer Joe Hisaishi conducts his music from Studio Ghibli films by Hayao Miyazaki live-to-picture, accompanied by favorite scenes. Rated PG-1

Music From Studio Ghibli

Davies Symphony Hall

Join us at the Walt Disney Concert Hall for an extraordinary evening as Joe Hisaishi leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in "Hisaishi Leads Pictures at an Exhibition." This captivating event will take place on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 8:00 PM, with additional performances on Friday, November 15, and Sunday, November 17.

The night will feature Joe Hisaishi conducting his own world premiere alongside Mussorgsky’s enchanting "Pictures at an Exhibition," arranged by Ravel. The program includes Hisaishi's "Adagio for Strings and Two Harps," and the world premiere of his "Harp Concerto," a LA Phil commission. Emmanuel Ceysson, the LA Phil's esteemed harpist, will give the world premiere of Hisaishi’s Harp Concerto under the composer’s baton. The evening promises to be a celebration of Hisaishi's ambitious and distinct musical voice, which honors Japanese music traditions while drawing inspiration from a wide array of genres.

Joe Hisaishi, renowned for composing more than 100 film scores and being the musical mind behind nearly all of Hayao Miyazaki’s films with Studio Ghibli, explores his love for the harp with his "Adagio for Strings and Two Harps." The concert will also highlight the orchestral colors in Mussorgsky’s "Pictures at an Exhibition," arranged by Ravel, bringing to life whimsical characters and surreal scenes reminiscent of Ghibli's enchanting worlds.

This performance is part of the Otis Booth Foundation Series: Thursday Evenings TH2 Series and is generously supported by The Otis Booth Foundation. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Joe Hisaishi and the LA Philharmonic at one of the most iconic venues in Los Angeles.

Hisaishi Leads Pictures at an Exhibition

Walt Disney Concert Hall

One of the most celebrated Japanese composers of our time, Joe Hisaishi has produced music for over 80 films. He has written the scores for 12 enchanting Hayao Miyazaki films, including the Oscar-winning Spirited Away and Howl’s Moving Castle. He has also composed the music for several films by beloved Japanese filmmaker Takeshi Kitano, such as Dolls and Sonatine. Other favorites include Soul Snatcher, Departures, and Children of the Sea. In this special concert event, Hisaishi leads Your Philadelphia Orchestra in a celebration of his symphonic scores for the concert hall, including his orchestral suite from Spirited Away.

The Music of Joe Hisaishi

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Experience the enchanting world of Studio Ghibli like never before with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra's "Studio Ghibli at the Symphony." Following its overwhelming success in 2022, this beloved program makes a triumphant return, promising another sold-out weekend of performances at the Michigan Theater. Under the baton of guest conductor Wilbur Lin, audiences will be treated to a family-friendly lineup featuring the iconic scores from Studio Ghibli's most celebrated films, including "My Neighbor Totoro" (1988), "Spirited Away" (2001), and "Howl’s Moving Castle" (2004).

Joe Hisaishi's vibrant and lively compositions for Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award-nominated films have become a staple of childhood worldwide. From the playful adventures of Totoro to the mystical realms of a wandering castle, this concert is a heartfelt homage to the spirit of Studio Ghibli, designed to captivate fans of all ages.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 8 PM, and join us at the Michigan Theater for an unforgettable evening. Seats are currently available as part of a subscription, with single ticket bookings opening on July 18, 2024. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the magical scores that have defined a generation of animation enthusiasts.

Joe Hisaishi

Composer, Conductor

Events

20 - 22 Jun, 2024

Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi · Toronto Symphony Orchestra

27 - 30 Jun, 2024

Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi · Chicago Symphony Orchestra

5 - 8 Sep, 2024

Music From Studio Ghibli · San Francisco Symphony

14 - 17 Nov, 2024

Hisaishi Leads Pictures at an Exhibition · Los Angeles Philharmonic

3 - 4 Jan, 2025

The Music of Joe Hisaishi · Philadelphia Orchestra

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