Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi
5 Thomas Cir NW Washington
Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi is a glowing, immersive concert that brings the beloved music of legendary Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi to life by the soft shimmer of candlelight, with the Kennedy String Quartet performing sweeping, intimate arrangements that feel both cinematic and close-up. The program celebrates iconic themes from Studio Ghibli and beyond—taking you through moments from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Castle in the Sky, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Ponyo, The Wind Rises, Kikujiro, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, and Howl’s Moving Castle—so every melody hits with fresh emotion, nostalgia, and breathtaking atmosphere.
Jan 17, 2026 - Feb 13, 2026