National Symphony Orchestra
Hisaishi conducts Hisaishi
Joe Hisaishi’s World Premiere Concerto, Music from The Boy and the Heron & more
Concert Hall
Joe Hisaishi is renowned for his fantastical scores to Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli films—along with his sensitive symphonic and solo works. In this program, Hisaishi conducts the world premiere of his Concerto for Orchestra and the latest concert version of music from The Boy and the Heron. Please note: this concert is presented without film.
May 14 - 16, 2026
Thu. May 14, 2026 8p.m.
Fri. May 15, 2026 8p.m.
Sat. May 16, 2026 8p.m.
Genre
Classical Music
Season Sponsor
Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi is renowned for his iconic, fantastical scores to Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli films—along with his sensitive symphonic and solo works.
In this concert, Hisaishi conducts the world premiere of his Concerto for Orchestra, a brand-new NSO commission. The program also features Hisaishi’s latest concert version of music from the 2023 Golden Globe-winning film The Boy and the Heron.
Please note: this concert is presented without film.
Help build a rich legacy on the values of artistic excellence, engagement with a broad community, and a thriving future for the art form of classical music and its audiences.
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