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Joe Hisaishi thrills Studio Ghibli fans in Philadelphia

Joe Hisaishi
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“creating a cinematic universe without a single projected image”
Reviewed at Kimmel Center: Marian Anderson Hall, Philadelphia on 25 June 2025
Hisaishi, Symphony no.2
Hisaishi, Saga for Viola and Orchestra
Hisaishi, Spirited Away Suite
Choong-Jin Chang, Viola
The Philadelphia Orchestra
Joe Hisaishi, Conductor
Energy, precision and drama from the Philadelphia Orchestra
****1
Amy Beach’s Gaelic returns to Philadelphia after 100-year absence
****1
When we dead awaken: Mahler 2 returns to Philadelphia
*****
Hilary Hahn returns to the stage with the Philadelphia Orchestra
***11
Rarities surround Tchaikovsky favorite at the Philadelphia Orchestra
***11
Du Yun's Ears of the Book: a spotlight on the pipa in Philadelphia
**111
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