Art of the score

Joe HISAISHI Music from Spirited Away, Kiki’s Delivery Service, My Neighbour Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Water Traveller, Kikujiro and more.

Nicholas Buc conductor
Andrew Pogson presenter
Dan Golding presenter
Aura Go piano

Step into the magical world of Joe Hisaishi, the legendary composer behind the soundtracks to some of Studio Ghibli’s most beloved films including Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and more. Join WASO, conductor Nicholas Buc and pianist Aura Go as they bring to life the music from some of your favourite anime films alongside Hisaishi’s own concert repertoire.

Hosted by Dan Golding and Andrew Pogson from the Art of the Score podcast, this enchanting, screen-free concert experience is an unmissable celebration of one of the greatest film composers.

Produced in association with Concert Lab.

The above playlist is an example of Joe Hisaishi's music only.

Tickets on sale Thursday 6 November 2025

Tickets are on sale through Ticketek. Call 1300 795 012 or visit ticketek.com.au

Reserve	Premium	A Res	B Res	C Res
Standard	$135	$115	$99	$59
Under 30*	$135	$115	$30	$30

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We will do everything in our power to present the program listed but we may have to vary the repertoire or artists. If that happens, we will let you know.