Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi

Name: Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi
Start: 2026-04-23T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-23T21:30:00-05:00
Location: 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604

Schedule

Thu Apr 23 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604 | Chicago, IL

Dubbed "the John Williams of Japan" by Pitchfork, Joe Hisaishi is one of the most celebrated composers of our time. He is especially known for his acclaimed symphonic works as well as film scores – including Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Ponyo and My Neighbor Totoro. Hisaishi returns to conduct the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in his symphonic works and iconic film scores.
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Performers
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Joe Hisaishi conductor and piano
Program to include:
Hisaishi Symphony No. 2
Hisaishi Spirited Away Suite