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 No. 3 (Metaphysica)
Symphonic Variation “Merry-Go-Round” from Howl's Moving Castle
DA-MA-SHI-E
Princess Mononoke Suite
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Explore the music in a free preconcert conversation with Weston Williams (June 28 only) in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.
This concert is part of the CSO at the Movies series, which is generously sponsored by Megan and Steve Shebik.