Following a series of sold-out performances, this memorable concert from Mystery Ensemble continues its UK tour, bringing the magic of Hayao Miyazaki’s worlds to Glasgow.
The Miyazaki Dreams concert is an immersion in the fabulous atmosphere of the films of the world-famous Japanese director and Oscar winner, Hayao Miyazaki. Mystery Ensemble has collected magical music from his anime and compositions inspired by his creations.
The evening programme includes renowned works composed by ingenious Joe Hisaishi, including My Neighbor Totoro, the legendary anime Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, Laputa: Castle in the Sky and others. The programme also includes works by other composers inspired by Miyazaki’s artworks.
Musical themes will take viewers into famous anime stories’ atmosphere and introduce brave heroines, magical creatures and characters inspired by Japanese folklore.
About the venue
The Debates Chamber at the Glasgow University Union is a stunning historic venue, renowned for its grand architecture and rich tradition of hosting cultural events. With its high ceilings, wood-paneled walls, and outstanding acoustics, the chamber provides an intimate yet powerful setting for a truly immersive musical experience. The venue has been home to debates, performances, and gatherings for over a century, making it a place where history meets artistic expression.
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.
⏳ Date & Time: April 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes(doors open 30 minutes prior; late entry is prohibited).
- 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
