A Symphonic Celebration - Music from the Studio Ghibli Films of Hayao Miyazaki (Limited Edition) (2-Disc Set)

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【Deluxe Edition】【Limited Edition】

Joe Hisaishi, who recently signed with the prestigious classical label Deutsche Grammophon, releases his first album with the label. This album features all of his own compositions, previously written for Hayao Miyazaki's films, newly arranged and recorded for orchestra.

Recorded in London with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, this work boasts a universal sound that transcends classical, J-POP, and anime genres.

It represents the culmination of a collaboration between Joe Hisaishi and Studio Ghibli films, which hold a special place in the world of anime cinema and continue to be beloved.

The Deluxe Edition bonus disc includes two tracks that have become streaming hits worldwide: "Merry-Go-Round of Life" (from "Howl's Moving Castle") and "One Summer's Day" (from "Spirited Away"), in a newly arranged English version. * Digipak packaging * Lyrics included. * Japanese liner notes included

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Joe Hisaishi, who recently signed with the prestigious classical label Deutsche Grammophon, releases his first album with them. Remarkably, all tracks are his own compositions previously written for Hayao Miyazaki's films, newly arranged and recorded for orchestra. Recorded in London with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, this work possesses a universal sound that transcends classical, J-POP, and anime genres. It is a culmination of the collaboration between Studio Ghibli films, which hold a special place in the world of anime cinema and continue to be loved, and Joe Hisaishi. (C)RS CD