Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi

Apr 23-26, 2026
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Joe Hisaishi
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Overview

Dubbed “the John Williams of Japan” by Pitchfork, Joe Hisaishi is one of the most celebrated composers of our time. He is especially known for his acclaimed symphonic works as well as film scores — including Princess Mononoke, Ponyo and My Neighbor Totoro. Hisaishi returns to conduct the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in a suite from Hayao Miyazaki’s film Spirited Away, plus his Second Symphony and Castle in the Sky, featuring CSO Principal Trumpet Esteban Batallán.

Schedule
Program
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Symphony No. 2

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Castle in the Sky for Solo Trumpet and Orchestra

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Spirited Away Suite

Performers
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Joe Hisaishi
Conductor and Piano
Esteban Batallán
Principal Trumpet
The Adolph Herseth Principal Trumpet Chair, endowed by an anonymous benefactor
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