The Seattle Symphony Orchestra’s Sept. 16 presentation of “The Music of Studio Ghibli,” includes musical excerpts (though no visuals) written by composer Joe Hisaishi, from the classic anime films “Howl’s Moving Castle,” “My Neighbor Totoro,” “Kiki’s Delivery Service,” and “Spirited Away,” all products of Japan’s famed Studio Ghibli animation studio.
Beyond Ghibli: Joe Hisaishi’s residency lights up Seattle Symphony
Joe Hisaishi, famous for his work with Studio Ghibli, returned to the Seattle Symphony in January for a week-long residency, something Hisaishi has never done before with any orchestra.