Joe Hisaishi in concert at Paris La Défense Arena: the musical program

It's one of the capital's not-to-be-missed musical events this spring! This Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7, 2024, the Paris La Défense Arena opens its doors to the immense Joe Hisaishi. A composer of genius, the Japanese conductor will take to the stage of Europe's largest arena for two symphonic concerts in which he will lead London's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, made up of 250 musicians and choristers! Needless to say, these two musical evenings are bound to be a real thrill!

The prestigious philharmonic orchestra will be performing several musical masterpieces by Joe Hisaishi, composed for the animated films of Hayao Miyazaki. These include " Princess Mononoke " and " My Neighbor Totoro ", as well as " Castle in the Sky" and " Chihiro's Journey "... In all, this musical experience in the presence of Joe Hisaishi will highlight the sublime music of 10 of Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli films... all during a symphonic concert lasting over 2 hours!

To make these two even more special evenings, extracts from these animated films will be projected onto huge screens. For those lucky enough to have their precious ticket, we invite you to discover the detailed musical program for these two symphonic concerts at Paris La Défense Arena.

Joe Hisaishi in concert at Paris La Défense Arena, the musical program for April 6 and 7

• NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND
  • The Legend of the Wind
  • Nausicaä Requiem
  • The Battle between Mehve and Corvette
  • The Distant Days
  • The Bird Man
    
    
• KIKI THE LITTLE WITCH
  • A Town with an Ocean View
  • Heartbroken Kiki
  • Mother's Broom
    
    
• PRINCESS MONONOKE
  • The Legend of Ashitaka
  • The Demon God
  • Princess Mononoke (Soprano: Alexandra Marcellier)
    
    
• LE VENT SE LÈVE(Mandolin: Marie Burou)
  • A Journey (A Dream of Flight)
  • Nahoko (The Encounter)
  • A Journey (A Kingdom of Dreams)
    
    
• PONYO ON THE CLIFF
  • Deep Sea Pastures
  • Mother Sea (Soprano: Alexandra Marcellier)
  • Ponyo's Sisters Lend a Hand - A Song for Mothers and the Sea
  • Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea
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ENTRACTE (20 min)

• LE CHATEAU DANS LE CIEL(Marching band: La Garde Républicaine)
  • Doves and the Boy
  • Carrying You
  • The Eternal Tree of Life
    
    
• PORCO ROSSO
  • Bygone Days
    
    
• LE CHÂTEAU AMBULANT
  • Symphonic Variation "Merry-Go-Round + Cave of Mind
    
    
• CHIHIRO'S JOURNEY
  • One Summer's Day
  • Reprise (Vocals: Grace Davidson)
    
    
• MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO
  • The Path of the Wind
  • Hey Let's Go (Vocals: Alexandra Marcellier & Grace Davidson)
  • My Neighbor Totoro (Vocals: Alexandra Marcellier & Grace Davidson)

Joe Hisaishi at Paris La Défense Arena: everything you need to know
Joe Hisaishi in symphonic concert with London's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra! The talented Japanese composer, now aged 73, takes up residence at Paris La Défense Arena for two evenings, on Saturday April 6 and Sunday April 7, 2024, for two exceptional, sold-out symphonic shows. So, when are the arena doors due to open? Is there an opening act on the program? What time do the composer and orchestra plan to take to the stage? How do I get to the concert hall by public transport? Here's everything you need to know before coming to Paris La Défense Arena for Joe Hisaishi's two symphonic concerts in Paris! [Read more]