For over 2 hours of symphonic concert, immerse yourself in the captivating universe of Studio Ghibli. Excerpts from these legendary films will be projected on massive screens, breathing new life into the timeless work of Hisaishi and Miyazaki.

He started learning violin at the Violin School Suzuki Shinichi at the age of four, and began watching hundreds of movies each year with his father. He attended the Kunitachi College of Music in 1969, where he majored in music composition, and collaborated with minimalist artists as a music engraver.

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Another prominent similarity between many of Hisaishi's pieces is his use of instruments, primarily strings and piano. Many of his traditional scores often begin with a piano melody, then are accompanied by a violin.