Album insights
Deutsche Grammophon introduces Joe Hisaishi, Japan's most influential composer in film and classical music, with his debut album "A Symphonic Celebration". His unique sounds have become synonymous with the successful anime films of Oscar-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, the founder of Studio Ghibli. Their creative partnership began in the 1980s, now mentioned alongside iconic duos like Hitchcock and Herrmann or Spielberg and Williams. The symphonic arrangements of Studio Ghibli hits, such as the soundtracks from "Spirited Away", "Princess Mononoke", and "My Neighbor Totoro", have been recorded in London by Hisaishi, directing the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Grace Davidson, Avi Avital, The Bach Choir, and Stephen Morris are featured guests on this melodic journey.