Musique Fantastique

April 1, 2023

A Symphonic Celebration Album of Studio Ghibly Classic Scores by Joe Hisaishi

Deutsche Grammophon has announced the album A Symphonic Celebration, a series of new symphonic arrangements of original soundtracks from Studio Ghibli classics directed by Hayao Miyazaki (including SPIRITED AWAY, PRINCESS MONONOKE, MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO, KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE & CASTLE IN THE SKY) composed by Joe Hisaishi. The music was recorded in London by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Hisaishi.

The album will be released digitally, on CD, Standard LP, Clear LP, Sky Blue LP & Picture disc on June 30, 2023. A first track (a new version of “Merry-Go-Round of Life” from HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE) is already available to stream/download now – see the link below for Film Music Reporter.

-via filmmusicreporter (see for more details, here)