Joe Hisaishi, Wiener Symphoniker – Ashitaka and San (from ‘Princess Mononoke’) Live in Vienna

For his first album on Deutsche Grammophon, Joe Hisaishi, the revered Japanese composer whose work has become synonymous with the magical Studio Ghibli animations of director Hayao Miyazaki has created an exciting series of symphonic arrangements of his original soundtracks for such Ghibli classics as Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke and My neighbor Totoro. Fittingly titled A Symphonic Celebration, it presents state-of-the-art recordings of his extraordinary work for this much-loved artistic force in animated movie-making. Recorded in London by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by the composer, its tracks are newly arranged by Hisaishi for symphony orchestra and features Grace Davidson, Avi Avital, Bach Choir and Stephen Morris.
Hisaishi ranks among Japan’s greatest composers of all time and is famed worldwide for his collaborative work with Oscar-winning director, animator and Studio Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki. Their creative partnership began in 1984 with the post-apocalyptic anime feature Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and has since developed to the point that they are now likened to other legendary director-composer pairings, including Hitchcock and Herrmann, Fellini and Rota, Leone and Morricone, and Spielberg and Williams. Indeed, Hisaishi’s reputation has been secured by the fact that his soundtracks have won eight Japanese Academy Awards, an unprecedented achievement. He is equally acknowledged, however, as a conductor and as a composer of contemporary classical music, much of it minimalistic and experimental in nature, like that of friends and colleagues such as Philip Glass, Terry Riley and Nico Muhly.

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[ArgaDaneshwara]

I was there at the second row. It was definitely my top three concert that I've visited.

[Rikuro_Tojo]

This song carries a wonderful message.

After the battle, despite harboring resentment, sadness, and difficult emotions towards each other, it is a song that embodies the desire for peace and the intention to live together.
In the face of nature, humans are insignificant, and eventually, when they die, they all return to the earth.
This poem teaches that all people are a part of the grand nature.
It tells us that when we acknowledge this and strive to live together, strength, love, and hope become visible.

And when that is achieved, it carries the grand theme of receiving true forgiveness from nature.

[kli]

本当に美しい曲で、何度きいても素晴らしい。
日本を代表する映画音楽だと思います。

[venturystar]

Hisaishi looks very pleasant and very happy with the performance of this wonderful orchestra and the soprano. Beautiful performance !

[Rikuro_Tojo]

はるか彼方に ねむる人よ
瞳とじればひろがる
あの日のやさしい声
永遠の光が 土にかえるように
大地の ゆるしが とどくまで

haruka kanata ni nemuru hito yo
hitomi tojireba hirogaru
ano hi no yasashii koe
eien no hikari ga tsuchi ni kaeru you ni
daichi no yurushi ga todoku made

Far away, on the other side, is a sleeping person
If you close your eyes, it spreads out
The gentle voice of that day
It seems like eternal light is returning to the earth
Until it reaches the forgiveness of the earth

しんじて ともに生きること
そして 生まれるつよさ
みあげて 遠くをはなれても
心をひとつにむすぶ 愛 希望のそら

shinjite, tomo ni ikiru koto
soshite umareru tsuyosa
miagete, tooku wo hanaretemo
kokoro wo hitotsu ni musubu ai, kibou no sora

Believe in living together
And in the strength that is born
Look up, even if you go far away
A love that binds (two) hearts into one, a sky of hope

[nichtdasmitdensteinen]

the quality of the recording is insane- thank you

[MaeLeong]

This violinist's artistic interpretation and emotional connection to the music are so intriguing. Bravo!

[antonioplana]

He leads the orchestra without eccentricities or arrogance. Ten points.

[Glee]

one of the most beautiful performances of this song ever. i watch it several times a week.

[Oaktreealley]

I got tears in my eyes when she started singing 😭❤️. I wasn't expecting that.

[MichaelMomohara]

One of the most moving recordings I've heard of this piece!

[Luke]

I couldn’t help but feel sad after this movie. It left a void in my life. It was so immersive and the characters were so real. And sen and ashitakas romance was too real. I just have to turn to the music or community to make me feel somewhat better. Huge bravo to Miyazaki and hisaishi. I can’t wait to watch more ghibli.

[jsetiaw]

Hearing this music evokes a feeling of longing for a place that is far away but close to the heart. A paradox. There is hope intertwined with a long wait.

[Forgetalltheshootingstars]

How can we not cry to listen this beautiful thing?

[brandon_]

1:20-1:30 that violin part was so great it had me in tears

[pouillaudephilippe]

La qualité de cet enregistrement est vraiment exceptionnelle, c'est incroyable !!!!❤

[misfitkushy]

Still my fav Joe Hisaishi and studio Ghibli track ever!!! Fell in love with it at age 7 and became my wedding song years later. Ty Joe for such a beautiful masterpiece that will live on forever! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[akiratakeda]

How lovely! Kudos to all, especially the violinist Sophie Heinrich and the soprano Katharina Melnikova for their incredible talent and aura... Many thanks to you!

[daniellucian]

Just let your tears tell you everything ...
Pure joy & peaceful music !
When you understand people but, people don't understand you
When you think about friends, children & loved ones , but they don't
When you hate to see someone dear to you suffering , but they don't
Remember, be you ...

[ValeriaLarge]

A powerful hymn to nature and the earth