Studio Ghibli Instrumental - A Tribute to Joe Hisaishi by Vivalis Project

Name: Studio Ghibli Instrumental - A Tribute to Joe Hisaishi by Vivalis Project
Start: 2026-08-20T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-20T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Genezarethkirche Berlin-Neukölln

took place · 20 Aug 2026

Genezarethkirche Berlin-Neukölln, Germany

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Studio Ghibli Instrumental - A Tribute to Joe Hisaishi by Vivalis Project — Genezarethkirche Berlin-Neukölln, Berlin

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Vivalis Project invites you to a special musical evening dedicated to the work of Joe Hisaishi – the legendary composer behind the unforgettable soundtracks of Studio Ghibli's beloved films.

The programme features instrumental arrangements of the most iconic melodies from films such as "My Neighbor Totoro", "Princess Mononoke", "Spirited Away", and "Howl's Moving Castle". The concert takes place in the remarkable setting of Genezarethkirche in Berlin's Neukölln district.

An evening for all lovers of film music and Studio Ghibli animation.

About: Joe Hisaishi

The composer behind Studio Ghibli's most beloved scores - from Spirited Away to Princess Mononoke - takes the podium himself, conducting and performing piano alongside world-class orchestras on his 2026 world tour.

Spotify monthly listeners

158M+

Spotify streams - "Merry-Go-Round of Life" (Howl's Moving Castle)

109M+

Spotify streams - "One Summer's Day" (Spirited Away)

100+

Film scores composed

What's new

2025
Hisaishi composed the score for A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, his first Western film soundtrack.
aug 2025
Deutsche Grammophon released Joe Hisaishi Conducts, pairing his orchestral work The End of the World with Steve Reich's The Desert Music.
2025
Hisaishi made debut performances with the Cleveland Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra and at the BBC Proms with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Tour

NîmesHollywoodAmsterdamMunichLucerneStuttgartBerlinHamburgLondonParisWashingtonTorontoOsakaHong KongPhiladelphia

Tracks

Merry-Go-Round of LifeMain theme from Howl's Moving Castle (2004); 158M+ Spotify streams, his most-streamed score

One Summer's DayOpening theme from Spirited Away (2001); 109M+ Spotify streams

SummerTitle track from Kikujiro (1999); one of his most recognised standalone pieces

A Symphonic CelebrationDeutsche Grammophon album (2023) with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; new arrangements of Studio Ghibli scores

Joe Hisaishi ConductsDeutsche Grammophon album (Aug 2025); pairs his orchestral work The End of the World with Steve Reich

About the venue: Genezarethkirche Berlin-Neukölln

The Genezarethkirche is a Protestant brick church in the Neukölln district of Berlin, built in the late 19th century. Its prominent hilltop location on Richardplatz makes it a local landmark. Beyond regular services, the church hosts concerts, cultural events, and community gatherings, making it an important venue in the neighbourhood.

Genezarethkirche Berlin-Neukölln, Berlin Get directions

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