Mamoru Fujisawa (December 6, 1950), better known by his stage name, Joe Hisaishi, is a well-respected Japanese composer, musical director, conductor, and pianist. He has released over a hundred film soundtracks and solo recordings since 1981. Minimalist, experimental electronic, Western classical, and Japanese classical are just some musical styles that Hisaishi has been known to combine into his compositions. He has also worked as a music arranger and music engraver. Since 1984, Hisaishi has worked closely with Japanese filmmaker and animator Hayao Miyazaki, scoring all but one of Miyazaki's films. Among Hisaishi's many accolades are seven Best Music Academy Awards in Japan. He has won the Newcomer Award from the Ministry of Education's Public Entertainment Section (1997), the Art Choice Award for New Artist from the Popular Performing Arts Division (1998), the Music Prize from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association for "Howl's Moving Castle" in 2005, and the Best Original Score from the Television Division of the International Film Music Critics Association for the Korean drama Queen Shikigami in 2008. Red Fox Scholar (Original Soundtrack), a soundtrack album for the 2021 film Soul Snatcher, was released digitally on February 19. It included 34 tracks ranging from 25 seconds to almost five minutes. Hisaishi contributed to a Royal Shakespeare Company stage version of "My Neighbor Totoro" that year (2022). Even though Hisaishi had already issued numerous albums on the Deutsche Grammophon label before March 30, 2023, he signed an exclusive recording arrangement with the company.

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Essential Event-Day Checklist

Before You Leave

Digital Tickets: Download tickets to your phone's wallet now. Venue Wi-Fi is notoriously unreliable.
ID Check: Bring a valid photo ID; many venues require it for entry or "Will Call" pickup.
Bag Policy: Most venues enforce clear bag policies or limits (typically A4 size or smaller). Check the specific venue site to avoid being turned away.
Cash & Cards: While many venues are now cashless, bring some cash as a backup.

Pro-Tips

Power Up: Bring a portable power bank. Using your phone for video and ride-sharing will drain your battery fast.
Hearing Safety: Use high-fidelity earplugs to enjoy the event while protecting your hearing.
Hydration & Energy: Eat a full meal and stay hydrated beforehand.

Dress for Success

Footwear: Wear broken-in sneakers or boots. You could be standing for 3–5 hours; avoid new shoes.
Layer Up: Wear light layers (flannel or light jacket). Venues can range from chilly to very hot.
Style: Be yourself, but it always helps to have pockets or a small crossbody bag to keep essentials secure and hands-free.

Logistics & Safety

Arrive Early: Get there 60 minutes before doors to beat the merch and security lines.
Transport: Pre-book your ride share or scout parking garages in advance to avoid post-show surges.
Stay Safe: Identify your nearest exit upon arrival and designate a meeting spot for your group.

Joe Hisaishi Schedule

Date	Venue	Location
Thu, May 14 at 8:00pm	Kennedy Center Concert Hall	Washington DC, DC
Fri, May 15 at 8:00pm	Kennedy Center Concert Hall	Washington DC, DC
Sat, May 16 at 8:00pm	Kennedy Center Concert Hall	Washington DC, DC
Thu, May 28 at 7:30pm	Roy Thomson Hall	Toronto, ON
Fri, May 29 at 7:30pm	Roy Thomson Hall	Toronto, ON
Sat, May 30 at 7:30pm	Roy Thomson Hall	Toronto, ON
Fri, Jul 10 at 8:00pm	Carnegie Hall - Isaac Stern Auditorium	New York, NY
Sat, Jul 11 at 8:00pm	Carnegie Hall - Isaac Stern Auditorium	New York, NY
Tue, Jul 21 at 8:00pm	Hollywood Bowl	Los Angeles, CA
Wed, Jul 22 at 8:00pm	Hollywood Bowl	Los Angeles, CA
Thu, Jul 23 at 8:00pm	Hollywood Bowl	Los Angeles, CA
Tue, Aug 11 at 8:00pm	Radio City Music Hall	New York, NY
Wed, Aug 12 at 8:00pm	Radio City Music Hall	New York, NY
Thu, Aug 13 at 8:00pm	Radio City Music Hall	New York, NY
Fri, Aug 14 at 8:00pm	Radio City Music Hall	New York, NY
Sat, Aug 15 at 8:00pm	Radio City Music Hall	New York, NY
Sun, Aug 16 at 8:00pm	Radio City Music Hall	New York, NY
Mon, Aug 17 at 8:00pm	Radio City Music Hall	New York, NY
Fri, Oct 2 at 12:00am	Ziggo Dome	Amsterdam
Fri, Oct 16 at 7:30pm	Boettcher Hall	Denver, CO
Sat, Oct 17 at 7:30pm	Boettcher Hall	Denver, CO
Fri, Oct 23 at 7:30pm	Davies Symphony Hall	San Francisco, CA
Sat, Oct 24 at 7:30pm	Davies Symphony Hall	San Francisco, CA
Mon, Nov 23 at 7:00pm	Royal Albert Hall	London
Sat, Nov 28 at 8:00pm	Liederhalle Beethovensaal	Stuttgart
Mon, Nov 30 at 8:00pm	Berliner Philharmonie	Berlin

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