Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi

June 27-29, 2024

Overview

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.

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Program
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Symphonic Variation “Merry-Go-Round” from Howl's Moving Castle

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Symphony No. 3 (Metaphysica)

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DA-MA-SHI-E

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Princess Mononoke Suite

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Ask Me Why from Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and The Heron [June 29 Encore]

Joe Hisaishi solo piano

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One Summer's Day from Spirited Away [June 27, 28 & 29 Encore]
Joe Hisaishi solo piano
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World Dreams [June 27, 28 & 29 Encore]
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Joe Hisaishi conductor

Extras

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Preconcert Dining

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Preconcert Conversation

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.

Sponsors

Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi is generously sponsored by Megan and Steve Shebik.