Joe Hisaishi tickets

Joe Hisaishi Tickets

Mamoru Fujisawa, known professionally as Joe Hisaishi, is a Japanese music director and composer well-known for more than 100 solo albums and film scores ranging from 1981 to 2019. Hisaishi's music varies between genres such as experimental electronic, Japanese classical and European classical. Since 1984, Joe has worked alongside animator Hayao Miyazaki to compose scores for a large majority of his films. He has also created soundtracks for other movies, such as

Dolls

,

Kids Return

,

A Scene at the Sea

and

Sonatine

. Many fans enjoy watching Hisaishi perform live as they imagine scenes from their favorite movies.

Joe Hisaishi's Transformative Studio Ghibli Film Scores

While Hisaishi's first major anime score was in 1974, he did not begin working with Hayao Miyazaki until 1983. Joe was recommended by Tokuma Shoten, a publishing company in Tokyo, to create an album for Hayao's second film,

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

. After becoming such great friends, the pair went on to continue working together on future projects. Hisaishi founded a recording studio, which led to working with John Williams and Steven Spielberg.

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

was Joe's big break, as he was then invited to compose a plethora of other film scores. The first feature to have a Studio Ghibli banner was

Laputa: Castle in the Sky

from 1986. Hisaishi created the gentle outro that eventually became a trademark of all Studio Ghibli films. He worked on the studio's films that aired in the 1990s, such as

Princess Mononoke

and

Porco Rosso

. His work with Studio Ghibli helped boost his reputation as a successful anime musical contributor. The composer has helped create music for a plethora of situations, such as the 1998 Winter Paralympics soundtrack and a computer-animated educational film. The title track, Summer from the film

Kikujiro

went on to be his most popular composition to date. In 2001, he created music for the Studio Ghibli film

Spirited Away

. The Hayao Miyazaki film

Howl's Moving Castle

was released in 2004 and featured compositions by Hisaishi. He has also created music for other popular Studio films, such as

My Neighbor Totoro

,

Kiki's Delivery Service

,

Ponyo

and

The Wind Rises

.

Where can I buy Joe Hisaishi tickets?

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Will Joe Hisaishi tour in 2019?

Yes, Joe Hisaishi will tour in 2019. He has eight concerts scheduled between summer 2019 and fall 2019.

Are there any Joe Hisaishi concert tickets near me?

There are eight Joe Hisaishi concerts in Japan and the US in 2019. While in Tokyo, he is scheduled to perform at

Suntory Hall

and Fukuyama Hall of Art and Culture. He will also be performing at the

Nagasaki Brick Hall

in Japan. Don't miss your chance to see Joe Hisaishi live at

Carnegie Hall - Stern Auditorium

in New York City. Be sure to purchase your Joe Hisaishi tickets at StubHub today.

How long is a Joe Hisaishi concert?

Joe Hisaishi concerts typically last between one to two hours; his sets are usually around 60 to 90 minutes.

What is the setlist for Joe Hisaishi's 2019 tour?

The setlist for Joe Hisaishi's 2019 tour has yet to be announced; however, it is likely that he will include popular Studio Ghibli tracks such as, The Legend of the Wind, Heartbroken Kiki, A Town with an Ocean View, Princess Mononoke, A Journey (A Kingdom of Dreams), My Neighbor Totoro and Ponyo on a Cliff by the Sea.

Has Joe Hisaishi been on tour before?

Joe has toured a plethora of times in his career. In 2004, he went on his Joe Hisaishi Freedom – Piano Stories tour. In 2008, he arranged and performed in a concert that celebrated the 25 years he has spent creating music for the animations of Hayao Miyazaki.

Which artists are similar to Joe Hisaishi?

Joe Hisaishi fans may enjoy listening to

Nana Mizuki

,

Yuki Kajiura

or

Taro Hakase

.