The acclaimed programme from Ensemble Sinfonietta Bern returns to the heart of Bern – promising an unforgettable concert experience.
“The Dreams of Miyazaki” invites you on a musical journey into the enchanting world of the world-renowned Japanese director and Academy Award winner Hayao Miyazaki. For this concert, Ensemble Sinfonietta Bern has selected the most magical melodies from his anime films, along with works inspired by his artistic vision.
The programme features iconic compositions by the brilliant Joe Hisaishi, including music from My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, and Laputa: Castle in the Sky. The evening is further enriched by selected works from other composers who have drawn inspiration from Miyazaki’s fantastical visual storytelling.
These musical themes transport the audience into the spellbinding atmosphere of beloved anime tales – filled with courageous heroines, mysterious spirits, and characters deeply rooted in Japanese folklore.
The concert is organised by the creative agency RED EVENTS & Distribution Ltd., known for producing exceptional cultural experiences in historic mansions, on rooftops, in greenhouses, and in some of the most atmospheric venues across Europe, the United Kingdom, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and beyond. Their repertoire also includes a distinctive collection of candlelit concerts and fully immersive performances combining video art and sound.
⏳Duration: 60 minutes (Doors open 30 minutes prior to scheduled start time)
⚠️Please note: If you are late for a concert, you may be offered seats other than the category indicated on your ticket. Follow the instructions of administrators and security. We recommend arriving at concerts in advance.
- Joe Hisaishi – Summer (from the film Kikujiro’s Summer)
- Joe Hisaishi – Kiki’s Delivery Service (from the film Kiki’s Delivery Service)
- Joe Hisaishi – Path of the Wind (from the film My Neighbor Totoro)
- Joe Hisaishi – One Summer Day (from the film Spirited Away)
- Ikue Asazaki – Obokuri-Eeumi (from the anime series Samurai Champloo)
- Joe Hisaishi – Howl (from the film Howl’s Moving Castle)
- John Cage – In a Landscape (solo work, not from an anime film)
- Joe Hisaishi – Legend of Ashitaka (from the film Princess Mononoke)
- Joe Hisaishi – Carrying You (from the film Laputa: Castle in the Sky)
- Joe Hisaishi – Nausicaä (from the film Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind)
- Joe Hisaishi – The Sixth Station (from the film Spirited Away)
- Joe Hisaishi – Totoro (from the film My Neighbor Totoro)
*Programme is subject to changes