Japanese pianist and composer Joe Hisaishi conducts the Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg at the Philharmonie de Paris, performing his Symphony No. 2, an arrangement of a piece from Ponyo (2008) and a symphonic suite based on the score of Princess Mononoke (1997), two iconic and acclaimed films by Hayao Miyazaki.

Joe Hisaishi in Budokan - Making of the Concert: The Big Screen

The music of iconic Studio Ghibli films featuring Joe Hisaishi’s celebrated scores will be performed live by the Paris-based symphony orchestra and choir Orchestre et Chœur Lamoureux at two concerts in June 2017 at the Palais des Congrès de Paris. With its international premiere, JOE HISAISHI SYMPHONIC CONCERT: MUSIC FROM THE STUDIO GHIBLI FILMS OF HAYAO MIYAZAKI explores the collaborative relationship between music and storytelling, blending music and visuals to celebrate the long partnership between Joe Hisaishi and Academy Award-winner Hayao Miyazaki (2002 Animated Feature Film for Spirited Away and 2014 Honorary Award).

The making of the Concert Joe Hisaishi in Budokan - Studio Ghibli 25 Years Concert - 1080p

Joe Hisaishi will handle a variety of film music, this simple structure of 9 Cello and piano, the concert live recording made at the Tokyo Opera City. Album "ENCORE" "ETUDE ~ a Wish to the Moon" was presented to the best live songs from the heart Joe Hisaishi from the concert tour was held in March 2003, recording the concert was held at Tokyo Opera City on April 16.

Concert held on August 4, 5 and 6, 2008 at the Nippon Budōkan hall in Tokyo to commemorate both the Japanese theatrical release of Ponyo (2008) and the 25 years of musical collaboration between composer Joe Hisaishi and filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki.