Name: A Symphonic Celebration
Brand: Joe Hisaishi

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4898769

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Blue

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Sky Blue

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[r28426726]

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Release date

2023-09-29

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Universal

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0602448812292

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4881223

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2023-06-30

0602448812230

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4877352

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0602448773524

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Joe Hisaishi

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Modern Composition

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Deutsche Grammophon

Joe Hisaishi is a Japanese composer, musical director, conductor and pianist. Born on December 6, 1950 in Nagano, he began his career as a composer of modern music while studying at the Kunitachi College of Music. Initially drawn to minimalist music, Hisaishi adopted the stage name "Hisaishi Joe" inspired by Quincy Jones. With a diverse body of work spanning various genres and collaborations with renowned filmmakers like Hayao Miyazaki, Hisaishi has established himself as one of Japan's most influential musicians.
Throughout his career, Hisaishi has composed scores for numerous films and television shows. He is particularly known for his collaborations with acclaimed animator Hayao Miyazaki on films such as "Spirited Away," "My Neighbor Totoro," and "Princess Mononoke." His evocative compositions blend elements of classical music with contemporary styles, creating captivating soundscapes that enhance the storytelling in each film.
In addition to his work in film scoring, Hisaishi has also released solo albums showcasing his skills as a pianist and composer. These albums feature original compositions as well as arrangements of popular songs from various genres. With his unique musical style characterized by emotional depth and melodic beauty, Hisaishi continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Deutsche Grammophon, also known as Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft, has been the leading classical music label of German record company Deutsche Grammophon GmbH since 1949. Before that, the label Grammophon was used until 1943, along with the Nipper dog. From 1942-1948, the Siemens Spezial label was used. The branding "Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft" was used until 1970. In 1957, the "cartouche" design featuring a garland of tulips was introduced. Known for its high-quality recordings and extensive catalog, Deutsche Grammophon has released music from renowned artists and performers in various series such as *Deutsche Grammophon Debut*, *AvantGarde*, *Deutsche Grammophon Resonance*, *Collectors Edition*, and *Festival Of Hits*. With a rich history spanning decades, Deutsche Grammophon continues to be a trusted name in classical music.

Label Code: LC 00173 / LC 0173

*Note: Inner poly lined dust sleeves for some Deutsche Grammophon pressings and reissues usually show a manufacturing date.*

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For his first album on Deutsche Grammophon, Joe Hisaishi, the revered Japanese composer whose work has become synonymous with the magical Studio Ghibli animations of director Hayao Miyazaki has created an exciting series of symphonic arrangements of his original soundtracks for such Ghibli classics as Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke and My neighbor Totoro. Fittingly titled A Symphonic Celebration, it presents state-of-the-art recordings of his extraordinary work for this much-loved artistic force in animated movie-making. Recorded in London by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by the composer, its tracks are newly arranged by Hisaishi for symphony orchestra and features Grace Davidson, Avi Avital, Bach Choir and Stephen Morris.

Hisaishi ranks among Japan’s greatest composers of all time and is famed worldwide for his collaborative work with Oscar-winning director, animator and Studio Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki. Their creative partnership began in 1984 with the post-apocalyptic anime feature Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and has since developed to the point that they are now likened to other legendary director-composer pairings, including Hitchcock and Herrmann, Fellini and Rota, Leone and Morricone, and Spielberg and Williams. Indeed, Hisaishi’s reputation has been secured by the fact that his soundtracks have won eight Japanese Academy Awards, an unprecedented achievement. He is equally acknowledged, however, as a conductor and as a composer of contemporary classical music, much of it minimalistic and experimental in nature, like that of friends and colleagues such as Philip Glass, Terry Riley and Nico Muhly.

A Symphonic Celebration

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