After a triumphant tour in 2022, Joe Hisaishi returns to France on Saturday April 6 and Sunday April 7, 2024, with two symphonic concerts not to be missed at Paris La Défense Arena!
Unlike some events which pay tribute to the music of the Japanese composer, but without the presence of the conductor, Joe Hisaishi will indeed be present for these two concerts at Paris La Défense Arena. What's more, he will be conducting the 250 musicians and choristers of London's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra live. They will perform the composer's greatest themes before your very eyes, including those from " Princess Mononoké ", " My Neighbor Totoro ", " Castle in the Sky " and " Chihiro's Journey "... Masterpieces of Japanese animation directed by Hayao Miyazaki, co-founder of Studio Ghibli with Isao Takahata.
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. [Read more]
But when are the doors due to open on Saturday April 6 and Sunday April 7? When is the show due to start? Is there an opening act? The Paris La Défense Arena has lifted the veil on the practical and useful information you need to know in order to best prepare for your visit.
Paris La Défense Arena will open its doors to the general public at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. No opening acts have been announced for these two evenings. Finally, Joe Hisaishi and London's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra are scheduled to take to the stage at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.
The venue also recommends that you arrive no later than 30 minutes before the start of the concert.
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. [Read more]
Another tip, and not the least important, concerns transport to the venue. In view of the expected large crowds, the venue recommends that spectators use public transport to get to and from the Paris La Défense Arena.
As a reminder, you can take metro line 1, RER A, Tramway T2 or Transilien line L.
Europe's largest indoor venue is located in Paris, not far from the Grande Arche de La Défense. Throughout the year, the Paris La Défense Arena hosts numerous concerts, shows and sporting events. Planning to go there soon? Here are a few practical tips to help you prepare your visit and get to the Paris La Défense Arena easily. [Read more]
Please note that Paris La Défense Arena has several different entrances, depending on your place in the hall. Therefore, " the colored access indicated on your ticket (yellow, red or purple) helps you to find your way around, but does not represent a compulsory passage point for screening ", as the Paris La Défense Arena points out, and advises you to head straight for the entrances indicated below:
"For reasons of ease and fluidity of access, access to security checks is not organized solely by order of arrival of spectators in the queue, but also takes into account the category of ticket and the fluidity of passage at the various points" Paris La Défense Arena would like to point out.
On its website, Paris La Défense Arena also provides a list of prohibited items at concerts, "in accordance with legislation governing establishments open to the public ". Forbidden are " all dangerous and illicit objects that are bulky, that could be used as projectiles and that could be a danger to spectators, visitors or artists, or that could be diverted from their intended use for malicious purposes", such as bottles and flasks, helmets, alcoholic beverages, any object on wheels (skateboards, rollerblades, etc.), unauthorized cameras, rigid umbrellas and selfie poles. The venue also states: "In view of current events, we are tightening up access to bags on the site. Authorized bags or panniers must be less than 10L ".
Once the concert is over, we advise you to go to La Défense station (Line 1 / RER A) if you wish to return to Paris.
For all other directions, go to La Défense station for Transilien lines L and T2. " If you are taking public transport to Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Cergy and Poissy, you can go to Nanterre Préfecture station and take the RER A," adds Paris La Défense Arena.
Enjoy the concert!
Dates and Opening Time
From April 6th, 2024 to April 7th, 2024
Location
Paris La Défense Arena
99 Jardin de l'Arche
92000 Nanterre
Official website
www.parisladefense-arena.com
Joe Hisaishi in symphonic concert at Paris La Défense Arena in April 2024
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