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The Music of Studio Ghibli with the Seattle Symphony

S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium — Benaroya Hall

Embark on a musical journey through the beloved worlds of Studio Ghibli with selections from Howl’s Moving Castle, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service and Spirited Away. Performed live by the Seattle Symphony, Joe Hisaishi’s iconic scores capture the wonder,...

Embark on a musical journey through the beloved worlds of Studio Ghibli with selections from Howl’s Moving Castle, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service and Spirited Away. Performed live by the Seattle Symphony, Joe Hisaishi’s iconic scores capture the wonder, adventure and emotion that have made these films cherished around the world. Local artist Tomo Nakayama will join the orchestra to provide narration for Orchestra Stories: My Neighbor Totoro.

Program

Joe Hisaishi
Symphonic Variations "Merry-Go-Round + Cave of Mind”
Joe Hisaishi
Orchestra Stories: My Neighbor Totoro (Narrated by Tomo Nakayama)
Joe Hisaishi
A Town with an Ocean View from Kiki’s Delivery Service
Joe Hisaishi
Spirited Away Suite

Doors Open

1 hour, 30 minutes prior to performance

Run Time

1 hour, 33 minutes with intermission

Doors Open

1 hour, 30 minutes prior to performance

Run Time

1 hour, 33 minutes with intermission

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The Music of Studio Ghibli with the Seattle Symphony is generously sponsored by the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation.

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