Joe Hisashi took the spotlight with the Los Angeles Philharmonic to perform two classical pieces, showcasing his mastery in composing. (Wayne Lo / Flickr) Nothing is more thrilling than seeing a ...

The Philadelphia Orchestra has announced that internationally acclaimed composer and conductor Joe Hisaishi has been named composer-in-residence, effective immediately through the 2026–27 season. As ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — If you know the name Joe Hisaishi, it’s likely thanks to Studio Ghibli. Since the 1980s, the Japanese composer has scored many of the animation studio’s most iconic films, including ...

Hisaishi conducts The Cleveland Orchestra in three of his own compositions, including his Symphony No. 3 and the U.S. premiere of a concert suite from the 2023 Golden Globe and Academy Award–winning ...