Joe Hisaishi (b. 1950) is a celebrated Japanese composer, conductor, and pianist best known for his longtime collaboration with filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. His scores for films like Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, and Howl’s Moving Castle have become cultural touchstones, blending classical, minimalist, and Japanese folk influences with emotional depth and lyrical beauty. Hisaishi’s music is renowned for its ability to evoke wonder, nostalgia, and tenderness, earning him comparisons to composers like John Williams and Maurice Ravel. Beyond film, he has composed symphonies, concertos, and minimalist works, and continues to perform and conduct around the world.

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The San Gabriel Valley Symphony is a nonprofit organization presenting a concert featuring Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away Suite, composed by Joe Hisaishi. We are not affiliated with Joe Hisaishi, Studio Ghibli, or any of their official entities. All rights to the original music and imagery remain with their respective copyright holders.