Hisaishi and Beyond
Thu, Oct 8, 7:30pm at Powell Hall
Sat, Oct 10, 7:30pm at Lindenwood University
Samuel Hollister, conductor
Joe Hisaishi Spirited Away Suite
Joe Hisaishi Symphonic Variation on “Merry-Go-Round of Life” and “Cave of Mind” from Howl’s Moving Castle
Known as the “John Williams of Japan,” Joe Hisaishi has created some of the most celebrated film music ever written. His iconic scores for classic Studio Ghibli films, including Spirited Away and Howl’s Moving Castle, have captivated audiences around the globe. Selections from those beloved scores anchor a program of orchestral storytelling and fantasy, joined by Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture and other works infused with fairytale and myth. Discover an evening where magic, mystery, and imagination take center stage.
Please note: This concert is presented without film.
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Lindenwood University
Sat, Oct 10 at 7:30pm
📍 This event takes place at J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts, Lindenwood University
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Celebrate the luminous music of the acclaimed composer of Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, and more, alongside enchanting classical works, all performed by the SLSO.