Joe Hisaishi Tribute Concert in Barcelona

“From Studio Ghibli to Takeshi Kitano, from cinema to animation with the Universal Symphony Orchestra of Valencia conducted by Adrián Ronda Sampayo.

 

Joe Hisaishi is recognized as one of the greatest composers of our time. Whether with legendary filmmakers such as Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahashi of Studio Ghibli, or with Takeshi Kitano or Nobuhiko Ôbayashi, the Japanese composer has explored all musical genres to finally show all the magnificence of his orchestral sensitivity.

 

Tribute to Joe Hisaishi: Symphonic Works is a complete and wonderful exploration of this genius of Japanese music, which will allow all viewers to experience the great pieces of Studio Ghibli films, but also those of other films composed by the master over forty years, as well as works from different universes such as video games or Japanese dramas.

 

Discover a 2-hour program full of surprises…

 

Spirited Away – Princess Mononoke – Nicky the Sorcerer’s Apprentice – Porco Rosso – The Walking Castle – My Neighbor Totoro – Ponyo on the Cliff – Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind – Summer of Kikujiro – Sonatine – Kids Return – Hana Bi – Ni no Kuni – Welcome to Dongmakgol – The Castle in the Sky – Little Tom Thumb…

 

A live symphony orchestra awaits you for the most complete celebration of composer Joe Hisaishi and his incredible symphonic works!

 

* Joe Hisaishi will not be present at this concert which is an original, independent production in tribute to his music.”