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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!

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

Joe Hisaishi comes to Paris La Défense Arena with London's prestigious Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday April 6 and Sunday April 7, 2024. It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in some of Studio Ghibli's animated masterpieces. So, what are the major musical themes to be performed live by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted for the occasion by Joe Hisaishi? From "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" to "My Neighbor Totoro" and "Princess Mononoké"... Discover the musical program of these two symphonic concerts scheduled for this weekend at Paris La Défense Arena.

Miyazaki's most beautiful film scores at Salle Cortot in Paris

The Salle Cortot in Paris opens its doors to the Grissini Project, bringing you live the finest music from Miyazaki's films! Join us on April 3 and 4, 2024, to vibrate to the rhythm of these mythical scores composed by Joe Hisaishi!

Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron: our review of the new Ghibli film

In Japan, "The Boy and the Heron" was released in total anonymity, without any promotion or trailer. Now it's France's turn to discover Hayao Miyazaki's latest film, scheduled for release on November 1.

Maison Ghibli: the Japanese animation studio's pop-up store is back

Maison Ghibli, Studio Ghibli's pop-up store, is back! Join us from October 21 to December 24, 2023 to immerse yourself in the world of Hayao Miyazaki's films and many others.

Miyazaki Night at the Grand Rex: four of the director's films screened, including The Boy and the Heron

Embark on a night dedicated to director Hayao Miyazaki at Grand Rex on October 28. During this exceptional evening, you'll be able to preview "The Boy and the Heron", but that's not all.

Joe Hisaishi in symphonic concert at Paris La Défense Arena in April 2024

A musical event at Paris La Défense Arena in 2024! Europe's largest indoor venue opens its doors to Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi for two symphonic concerts scheduled for Saturday April 6 and Sunday April 7. A chance to (re)discover live music from Hayao Miyazaki's legendary Studio Ghibli.

The Boy and the Heron would not be Hayao Miyazaki's last film after all

Studio Ghibli's founding director, Hayao Miyazaki, is already working on his next film, announced Junichi Nishioka, vice-president of Ghibli. Miyazaki had announced that "The Boy and the Heron" would be his final film before retirement.

Tribute to Joe Hisaishi: philharmonic concert of his works at the Grand Rex in Paris in 2024

A true genius of Japanese music, composer Joe Hisaishi is honored in Paris with a not-to-be-missed tribute concert on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the Grand Rex. Come and relive some of his greatest symphonic works live at this unique event.

Who is Kenshi Yonezu, the author of the theme song for Hayao Miyazaki's new film?

Kenshi Yonezu. Don't forget his name, because you'll be hearing a lot more about him in the coming months. Composer and performer of the theme song for "The Boy and the Heron", Studio Ghibli's new animated film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, the Japanese singer is already a star in his native country, but remains unknown in France. So, who is he? We tell you more about this talent, who has already scored several hits in Japan.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice by Zack Snyder

Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is due in cinemas on March 23, 2016. This new DC Comics superhero film reunites Batman and Superman for a tasty confrontation.