The Boy and the Heron returns as a concert suite
His new recording reshapes the film score into a standalone work for piano and orchestra. Hisaishi plays piano and conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Japanese composer, conductor and pianist behind the music of My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away and Howl’s Moving Castle, with a growing catalogue of symphonies and concert works.
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His new recording reshapes the film score into a standalone work for piano and orchestra. Hisaishi plays piano and conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
The LA Phil announced him as Composer-in-Residence for the Hollywood Bowl and The Ford from 2027/28 through 2031/32, with commissions, recordings and education projects planned.
laphil.comRead the LA Phil announcementHis team announced that health reasons prevented him from conducting the October 16 and 17 Colorado Symphony concerts. The orchestra planned to proceed with a replacement conductor.
joehisaishi.comOfficial Denver concert updateHe expanded his Deutsche Grammophon recording agreement. The announced programme includes further symphonic suites drawn from his Studio Ghibli scores.
universalmusic.caUniversal Music recording announcementHis Young Composer’s Competition announced its first standalone winners’ concert for November 3 at Tokyo Opera City Recital Hall, with Hisaishi listed for talks and jury comments.
joehisaishi-concert.comYoung Composer’s Competition concert detailsFollow his music, recordings and concert updates through his official channels.
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