Known for its colorful visuals and complex story lines, anime is a type of Japanese animation loved by millions. Studio Ghibli is one of the most famous anime studios, and film composer Joe Hisaishi has scored many of their most iconic movies, from Spirited Away to My Neighbor Totoro. This season, anime fans can hear scores from these films and more performed on strings at this mesmerizing Candlelight Joe Hisaishi tribute in NYC.
Taking place inside the historic St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church, this Candlelight tribute to anime music is set to be an enchanting performance. Sit back and relax surrounded by breathtaking architecture bathed in the glow of thousands of flickering candles.
Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi
Anime fans are familiar with the dramatic melodies accompanying iconic anime series. The music is multi-layered and, in the space of about 90 seconds, manages to capture the essence of the episode. Series such as Laputa: Castle in the Sky and Naruto handle important themes and depict complex characters, as a result, their opening theme songs are there to represent the overall feeling of specific story arcs.
The Candlelight series is recreating the magic of these memorable songs on strings at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church. You can expect to be spellbound by renditions of music from the likes of Attack on Titan, Kiki’s Delivery Service and other covers of iconic compositions by Joe Hisaishi performed by Highline String Quartet.
Get to know your favorite anime theme songs in a new light at an intimate Candlelight Joe Hisaishi tribute in NYC. Performances last between 60-65 minutes so that’s an hour or so to unwind, sit back, and allow yourself to be swept away by these nostalgic tracks played by a talented and local string ensemble.
Choose a performance that suits your schedule best, and you can make a night of it by booking a pre or post-show dinner!
Note that for the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.