Event Date : Jul 24, 2026
The music of Joe Hisaishi has touched millions through his iconic scores to classic Studio Ghibli films such as Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, and Ponyo, as well as award-winning works by leading director Takeshi Kitano. As the Bowl’s 2026 Composer in Focus, he conducts an evening of his timeless compositions, accompanied by some of his favorite film clips. Special Thanks: Obayashi Nobuhiko, Robster Films, T.N GON Co., Ltd., Studio Ghibli, Ayame Fujisawa (Wonder City) Content Advisory: Videos used in this performance contain war, gunshots, and Civil War imagery. Discretion is advised.
