/PRCWT/BEIJING, Dec. 21, 2023 - With the sound of today, step on the classics of the past. As the winter solstice approaches, the legendary figure of the music industry, Hisashi Rang, will go from behind the scenes to the stage to show another side of his musical life. Returning to the concert hall, taking up the baton, cruising in the symphony orchestra, outside the sound and painting, and in addition to the delicate and elegant short soundtracks, he is an uncompromising serious music composer. This time he will serve as the conductor of the orchestra, bringing the audience a soul-shaking feast of classical music.
From December 21st to 22nd, every night at 20:00, inlivein Hisaishi Rang Symphony Concert Special, Winter Solstice Special Program, Double-day double simulcast. "JOE HISAISHI Future Orchestra Classics vol.3" The third series of concerts by Hisaishi Rang and Future Symphony Orchestra Zhendian and "JOE HISAISHI & World Dream Orchestra" Hisaishi Rang and World Dream Orchestra, symphony concert.
Joe Hisaishi
During his studies at the National University of Music, Hisaishi developed a strong interest in minimal music and embarked on the path of a modern music composer. Since then, he has officially made his debut as an independent musician by releasing "MKWAJU" in 1981 and the first chapter album "INFORMATION" in 982. After that, he has created albums such as "Minimalist Melodies" series (2009, 2015, 2017), "Melodyphony" (2010), "Dream Songs: The Essential Joe Hisaishi" released simultaneously by Decca Gold, and his latest album "Symphonic Suite" Kiki's Delivery Service ". His unique style is also clear that he is not limited by music categories.
Hisaishi has been responsible for the music of Miyazaki's animated films for nearly 20 years, from the 1984 film "Nausicaa of the Wind" to the 2013 film "The Wind Rises". In addition, he has also served as the soundtrack for Takeshi Kitano's "Fireworks" (1998), Yojiro Takita's "The Undertaker" (2008), Lee Sang-il's "The Wicked Man" (2010), Takahata's "The Story of Kumiya Hime" (2013), Yoji Yamada's "Family Suffering" series (2016, 2017, 2018), and Watanabe's "Son of the Sea Beast" (2019). As a result, he has won several Best Music Awards at the Japan Film Academy Awards, and was awarded the Purple Ribbon Medal by the Japanese government in 2009. In the world film industry, he has also won the Annie Award for Best Animated Music for "The Hidden God of Spirited Away", and has won music awards in various countries for the soundtracks of the Korean film "Welcome
In 2001, in addition to directing his debut film as a film director, "Quartet", Hisaishi was also responsible for various roles such as producer, music, and co-script. As Japan's first purely musical film, this work was selected as an official invitation by the World Film Department of the Montreal Film Festival. In terms of performance activities, Hisaishi has also performed in various types such as solo piano and opera. At the opening ceremony of the 2004 Cannes Film Festival, he was responsible for the suite and conductor of the video concert of the classic silent film "The General" directed by Buster Keaton. In July of the same year, he formed the "New Japan Philharmonic World Dream Orchestra" with the New Japan Philharmonic
(WDO) ", and served as the music supervisor. He tours about 10 venues in Japan and abroad every year, presenting a variety of programs to audiences. Since 2017, he has started the" Joe Hisaishi Symphonic Concert: Music from the Studio Ghibili Films of Hayao Miyazaki " (Ghibli-Miyazaki film concert) world tour, which has been staged in Paris, Melbourne, San Jose, Los Angeles, New York, Prague and other cities with great success.
In recent years, Hisaishi has maintained his creative enthusiasm, producing new works such as "Cello Concerto", "TRI-AD for Large Orchestra", "THE EAST LAND SYMPHONY" and "ad Universum". At the same time, he is also very active as a classical music conductor, not only in Japan, but also worldwide with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, Taiwan Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, American Symphony Orchestra, Singapore Symphony Orchestra and other world-renowned orchestras, performing all over the world. In 2014, the "MUSIC FUTURE" series of concerts produced by Hisaishi, which strives to showcase the most avant-garde "modern music" with the core concept of "From Minimalist to Post-Classical", was officially launched. In 2018, it achieved a joint performance with the American composer David Lang. Not only did it perform in Tokyo, but the performance at Carnegie Hall in New York caused a great response with thunderous applause. In July 2019, he launched another brand-new project - "Future Orchestra Classic (FOC) ", and also produced the long-awaited "Jean Hisashi, Complete Beethoven Symphonies", which won the Special Division Special Award at the 57th Japan Record Academy Awards. In 2020, Hisashi began to perform the complete Brahms Symphony. In September 2020, he became the resident composer of the New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, and in April 2021, he became the principal guest conductor of the Japan Century Symphony Orchestra. Today, as a composer and posture, he is still full of energy to convey to the world what "modern music" is.
The Future Orchestra Classics
Based on the former Nagano Chamber Orchestra since 2016, the orchestra gathers top young performers active in Japan and abroad. In 2019, it debuted under the new name Future Orchestra Classics under the organization of Rao Hisashi.
Through the professional perspective of the composer Hisashi Rang, classical music is deconstructed, and the performance of the orchestra is full of innovation and vitality with a rhythm-oriented performance method, so that the classical music can show a new charm with modern methods. The modern music performance project including classical music and Hisashi Rang's works has been well received by the audience. Since 2016, the complete works of Beethoven's symphonies have been performed for 3 years. "Beethoven: Complete Symphonies", released in July 2019, won the special award of the 57th Recording Academy Awards. Currently working hard to become an orchestra that speaks to the world from Japan.
This symphony concert special will be presented exclusively in two days and two sessions, listening to Hisashi Rang outside the movie screen in inlivein, highlighting profound classical music. Cross-era dialogue with Lebo Sumera and Brahms, the premiere of the second symphony created by himself, chamber music "I want to tell you", symphony suite "Princess Ghost" and other works will make a major debut again.
From December 21 to 22, 2023, at 20:00 every night, Migu Music will meet you for "Hisashi Rang Symphony Concert Special", allowing us to jointly witness how this music master has changed his identity, revealed his multi-faceted musical life, and used his music to warm this winter and ignite our hearts.
