Yoshikazu Mera, Sumi Shimamoto, and Azumi Inoue – you may not recognise these names, but you’ve most certainly heard their voices if you’ve ever watched any of Studio Ghibli’s most celebrated animated films. These talented singers are the very ones behind theme songs of movies like My Neighbour Totoro, Princess Mononoke, and Laputa: Castle in the Sky, and they’re all heading to Singapore for a performance this June.
The Music of Studio Ghibli – Original Singers Symphony is not to be confused with the upcoming Joe Hisaishi concert in July; The latter is a non-vocal classical music recital, featuring Hisaishi on the piano accompanied by a harpist and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. On the other hand, this performance will give you a rare chance to hear your favourite Ghibli tunes being sung by their original vocalists in the flesh.
The aforementioned trio of songbirds will be joined by Inoue’s daughter Yuyu – a young rising star herself – and backed by the 17-member-strong Tokyo Asia Orchestra, whose accompaniment will help draw out all the rich emotions in each song.
The Music of Studio Ghibli – Original Singers Symphony is a one-night-only event held at The Star Theatre on June 11, 2025 at 8pm. Ticketing details have yet to be announced. Find out more here.
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