We came into the show without great expectations and were all completely enamored of the entire program, fantastic from start to finish.
Selections from Studio Ghibli and other films with the Los Angeles Philharmonic
- Joe Hisaishi, conductor
- Mai Fujisawa, vocalist
- Ariadne Greif, soprano
- California State University, Fullerton University Singers
- Dr. Robert Istad, director
“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.”
By the time the show started it seemed every seat was taken with enthusiastic and delighted concert goers.
Always trying to get my phone to take a telephoto picture.
