Artist: 
Joe Hisaishi

A Symphonic Celebration - Music from the Studio Ghibli Films of Hayao Miyazaki

Tour Edition 2LP - Düsseldorf & Munich
€38,99

Release date: 24 May 2024

Article Number: 507617000

For his first album on Deutsche Grammophon, Joe Hisaishi, the revered Japanese composer whose work has become synonymous with the magical Studio Ghibli animations of director Hayao Miyazaki has created an exciting series of symphonic arrangements of his original soundtracks for such Ghibli classics as Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke and My neighbor Totoro. Fittingly titled A Symphonic Celebration, it presents state-of-the-art recordings of his extraordinary work for this much-loved artistic force in animated movie-making. Recorded in London by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by the composer, its tracks are newly arranged by Hisaishi for symphony orchestra and features Grace Davidson, Avi Avital, Bach Choir and Stephen Morris. To celebrate Joe Hisaishis success and create a special piece of memory of the German concerts 2024 Deutsche Grammophon now releases a special edition with a unique Ghibli-Cover on vinyl.

Format Album
Release Date 2024
Speed 33 RPM
Size 12"