Violist

Legendary composer Joe Hisaishi, known for his enchanting scores for all Hayao Miyazaki’s critically acclaimed Studio Ghibli films, leads the Orchestra in a celebration of his masterpieces, including his orchestral suite from Spirited Away. 

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The Music of Joe Hisaishi

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

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.

Experience the majestic power of Saint-Saëns’s Organ Symphony with the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Verizon Hall, soon to be rededicated as Marian Anderson Hall. This special performance, under the baton of conductor Roderick Cox in his debut appearance in Philadelphia, promises an unforgettable auditory journey. The concert will also feature Choong-Jin Chang on viola, presenting Martinů’s Rhapsody-Concerto, and a suite from Bartók’s The Miraculous Mandarin, culminating in the grandeur of Saint-Saëns’s Symphony No. 3, also known as the Organ Symphony.

Join us for this spectacular event on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 2:00 PM, or on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM. These performances are part of the 2024-25 Subscription Package, offering magnificent programming and exclusive subscriber benefits. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this musical celebration in one of Philadelphia’s most iconic venues.

For tickets and subscription details, visit EnsembleArtsPhilly.org or contact our ticket and subscriber services. Embrace the chance to support the arts and enjoy the enriching experience of live orchestral music.

Saint-Saëns’s Organ Symphony - PhilOrch

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Violist

Choong-Jin Chang

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