By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
The Joe Hisaishi & WORLD DREAM ORCHESTRA 2016 will hold its final performance in Taiwan on Saturday, August 20.
Joe Hisaishi and the New Japan Philharmonic WORLD DREAM Symphony Orchestra deliver a brilliant performance. (Photo credit: Dahong Art)
Established in 2004, the New Japan Philharmonic WORLD DREAM Symphony Orchestra is known for performing dynamic and genre-spanning works. Each concert features a specific theme, including original compositions by Joe Hisaishi, as well as iconic film scores, jazz, musicals, progressive rock, and classical masterpieces. Since its inception, the orchestra has continuously delivered powerful symphonic performances.
This year’s Joe Hisaishi & WORLD DREAM ORCHESTRA 2016 tour is the largest-scale nationwide tour in Japan to date, and its only international performance will be held in Taiwan. The world premiere of Joe Hisaishi’s brand-new, previously unreleased composition, ‘THE EAST LAND SYMPHONY,’ will also be performed during the tour.
The program will also include the symphonic suite ‘Symphonic Suite PRINCESS MONONOKE’ from Hayao Miyazaki’s classic animated film “Princess Mononoke.” This marks the first time in a long while—since 2008—that the entire program consists of Joe Hisaishi’s original compositions, aiming to share his rich and profound music with the audience.
Tickets for all performances across Japan sold out on the first day of release, with many shows receiving standing ovations and enthusiastic applause, reflecting the extraordinary quality of the performances.
Currently, the Studio Ghibli Animation Exhibition is also being held at Huashan 1914 Creative Park in Taipei. (Photo provided by the organizer, United Daily News Group)
Taiwan is the only overseas venue for the concert. The first half will open with ‘THE EAST LAND SYMPHONY,’ consisting of five consecutive movements, while the second half will feature the symphonic suite ‘Symphonic Suite "PRINCESS MONONOKE"’ inspired by the renowned animated film “Princess Mononoke.”
This tour will also feature soprano Aiko Ichihara, who will perform songs from “Princess Mononoke.”
The performance will also showcase exciting details, including the use of the taiko drum in the suite.
【Info】
Joe Hisaishi JOE HISAISHI & WORLD DREAM ORCHESTRA 2016 in TAIWAN
Date: Saturday, August 20, 2016
Time: Doors open at 17:30 / Show starts at 19:00 (subject to change)
Venue: 3F, National Taiwan University Gymnasium (No. 1, Section 4, Roosevelt Road, Da’an District, Taipei City)
Ticketing: KKTIX and FamiPort kiosks at FamilyMart stores across Taiwan
Ride the bus with Totoro – the Studio Ghibli Animation Exhibition is a must-see this summer
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