UPDATED: Joe Hisaishi at Ovo Arena London 21&22 Sept 2023

Xalira · Last edited by Xalira on Thu Feb 16, 2023 3:39 pm; edited 1 time in total

Posting it here since I don't think it's been mentioned yet Smile

This is the first time Hisaishi performs in the UK - he will conduct the BBC Concert Orchestra and the Crouch End Festival Chorus, celebrating Studio Ghibli's 35th anniversary.. The concert will take place on Saturday 19 September and tickets go on sale Friday 28 February at 10am UK time.

https://www.ssearena.co.uk/events/detail/joe-hisaishi-symphonic-concert-music-from-the-studio-ghibli-films-of-hayao-miyazaki

No info on costs so far, sadly.

Needless to say, I'm very tempted Very Happy

Xalira · Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 4:04 pm Post subject:

Second date now added on Friday 18 September - Saturday sold out in a few hours.

Xalira · Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2020 3:12 pm Post subject:

Just updating this in case it's of interest to anyone: the concerts have now been moved to 6 and 7 August 2021.

More info: https://www.ssearena.co.uk/events/detail/joe-hisaishi-symphonic-concert-music-from-the-studio-ghibli-films-of-hayao-miyazaki

Xalira · Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:45 pm Post subject:

So, after two years and two postponements, it looks like these concerts are finally happening - 5 and 6 August! https://www.ovoarena.co.uk/events/detail/joe-hisaishi-symphonic-concert-music-from-the-studio-ghibli-films-of-hayao-miyazaki

Which also brings me to a more general question: are any SSTers possibly coming? It would be nice to meet up!

4 August edit: no they're not, poor Hisaishi caught Covid so they're postponed again. SIGH.

Xalira · Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2023 3:37 pm Post subject:

New dates (will it finally happen?) - 21&22 September 2023:
https://www.ovoarena.co.uk/events/detail/joe-hisaishi-symphonic-concert-music-from-the-studio-ghibli-films-of-hayao-miyazaki

I've waited so long that I'm in a totally different country now XD

MojoPin · Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2023 6:36 pm Post subject:

I already posted this under his thread in the Composers section, but I'll add it here as well in case someone's interested.

Hisaishi also has at least one U.S. date late this summer:

Hollywood Bowl
Los Angeles, CA
Thurs, 24 Aug 2023

https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/2343/2023-08-24/joe-hisaishi-and-la-mer

Right now I think you can only buy tickets for it as part of a subscription, but that includes a Create Your Own package. Or, individual tickets for single shows go on sale May 2nd.
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Xalira · Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:58 am Post subject:

Well, it finally happened! Quite a few lovely videos available on social media, esp via Crouch End Festival Chorus: https://x.com/thechoir

And reviews in the Guardian and Telegraph:
https://t.co/yeH989ay7e
https://t.co/92cDyVK02I