You can’t say you’re a true Studio Ghibli fan without knowing who Joe Hisaishi is. The famed Japanese composer, conductor and pianist is almost synonymous with the works of filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki – after all, he did create the soundtracks for pretty much all the Ghibli movies directed by Miyazaki. These include iconic titles like My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and Howl's Moving Castle, with the latest one being The Boy and the Heron in 2023.
Don’t miss this chance to watch the classical music legend himself perform his celebrated tunes live on the piano, together with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) and harpist Emmanuel Ceysson from the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Titled The Harp, The Heron and Firebird, this musical collaboration marks the world premier of Hisaishi’s Symphonic Suite The Boy and the Heron – where the theme music of the whimsical animated film is brought to life for audiences for the first time ever.
Your ears will also be treated to the Asian debut of Hisaishi’s lilting Harp Concerto, along with a rendition of the grand orchestral Firebird Ballet Suite by Stravinsky and more.
The Harp, The Heron and Firebird is running for just two days on July 3 and 4, 2025 at Esplanade Concert Hall. Tickets start from $48 and go all the way up to $388. Find out more and get your tickets via Sistic starting from April 7, 2025, 10am.
When is Joe Hisaishi coming to Singapore in 2025?
Japanese pianist-composer Joe Hisaishi will be performing in Singapore on July 3 and 4, 2025 – a Thursday and Friday respectively.
When do Joe Hisaishi tickets go on sale?
You can buy tickets to watch Joe Hisaishi performing in The Harp, The Heron and Firebird in Singapore via Sistic, starting from April 7, 2025, 10am, while stocks last.
What are the ticket prices for Joe Hisaishi’s 2025 concert in Singapore?
Prices for Joe Hisaishi’s The Harp, The Heron and Firebird tickets start from an affordable $48 for Cat 8, right at the back of The Esplanade’s Circle 3 section. The most expensive seats are the Cat 1, Esplanade Box, and Premier Box seats at $388, which offer the best views of the stage in the stalls. The full list of ticket prices is as follows:
- Cat 1: $388
- Cat 2: $338
- Cat 3: $288
- Cat 4: $238
- Cat 5: $188
- Cat 6: $138
- Cat 7: $88
- Cat 8: $48
- Esplanade Box: $388
- Premier Box: $388
- Cat 2 gallery (behind stage): $338
- Cat 3 gallery (behind stage): $288
- Cat 2 restricted view: $338
- Cat 3 restricted view: $288
Do note that children aged six and under are not permitted to attend the concert.
Seating map for Joe Hisaishi’s concert in Singapore 2025
What time does Joe Hisaishi’s Singapore concert start?
The Harp, The Heron and Firebird by Joe Hisaishi will be starting at 7.30pm on both nights, and will run for approximately 110 minutes – one hour and 50 minutes – inclusive of a 20-minute intermission. You are advised to be seated 30 minutes before the start of the performance.
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