Joe Hisaishi Returns to Carnegie Hall at 75 After Selling Out 2 New York Arenas
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 7
Joe Hisaishi Returns to Carnegie Hall at 75 After Selling Out 2 New York Arenas
2 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 7
Summary
Joe Hisaishi returns to New York this week for a Carnegie Hall appearance, extending a run that has already filled Radio City Music Hall and Madison Square Garden.
At 75, the Japanese composer-conductor is shifting more of his work from film to the concert stage, pairing his Studio Ghibli fame with a growing focus on classical performance.
His live draw rests heavily on beloved scores such as 2001’s “Spirited Away,” whose opening notes can trigger pop-concert cheers before audiences settle into orchestral silence.
Hisaishi said he wants to use that popularity to bring a broader audience to classical music while expanding his own work beyond soundtracks.