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Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams by Mystery Ensemble

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About event

A one-of-a-kind musical experience awaits on April 25th at Bradshaw Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

The Miyazaki Dreams concert is a journey into the enchanting worlds of legendary Japanese director and Oscar-winner Hayao Miyazaki. The Mystery Ensemble has curated a magical selection of music from his most beloved anime films, along with compositions inspired by his storytelling artistry.

The evening programme features the breathtaking works ofJoe Hisaishi, including iconic soundtracks from My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, Laputa: Castle in the Sky, and more. Additionally, the concert includes pieces by other composers influenced by Miyazaki’s imaginative and visually stunning masterpieces.

Musical themes will transport audiences into the heart of legendary anime stories, immersing them in the spirit of brave heroines, magical creatures, and folklore-inspired characters.

About the venue

The concert will take place in the spectacular Bradshaw Hall at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, one of the most advanced performance spaces in the UK. Designed with state-of-the-art acoustics and technical capabilities, this 440-seat hall (expandable to 493) provides an immersive experience for both artists and audiences.

Bradshaw Hall ensures an unforgettable auditory and visual experience. The venue is not only a hub for artistic excellence but also a cultural landmark in Birmingham, hosting concerts, conferences, and prestigious events.

This concert is part of a series of immersive musical experiences created by Red Events & Distribution Ltd., known for their exceptional cultural events in historic mansions, on scenic rooftops, in botanical greenhouses, and other atmospheric venues across the UK, Europe, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and beyond. Their repertoire includes candlelit concerts and fully immersive performances with video art and spatial sound design.

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast! Don’t miss your chance to witness this breathtaking concert that brings the magic of Miyazaki’s worlds to life.

⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 30 minutes prior; late entry is not permitted).

Programme +
  • Joe Hisaishi — Summer (from Kikujiro)

  • Joe Hisaishi — Kiki’s Delivery Service (from Kiki’s Delivery Service)

  • Joe Hisaishi — Path of The Wind Totoro (from My Neighbor Totoro)

  • Joe Hisaishi — One Summer Day (from Spirited Away)

  • Ikue Asazaki — Obokuri-Eeumi

  • Joe Hisaishi — Howl (from Howl’s Moving Castle)

  • John Cage — In a Landscape

  • Joe Hisaishi — Legend of Ashitaka (from Princess Mononoke)

  • Joe Hisaishi — Carrying You (from Laputa: Castle in the Sky)

  • Joe Hisaishi — Nausikaa (from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind)

  • Joe Hisaishi — The Sixth Station Spirited Away (from Spirited Away)

  • Joe Hisaishi — Totoro (from My Neighbor Totoro)

*The programme may be subject to changes


19:00
Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams by Mystery Ensemble
£ 29 — 29
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  • Kensington United Reformed Church
  • The Cheltencham Trust
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