Candlelight: A Tribute to Joe Hisaishi

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Kobe. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Joe Hisaishi at Shimbun Matsukata Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Concert Approved by Wonder City (Representing Mr. Joe Hisaishi)

General Information
📍 Location: Kobe Shimbun Matsukata Hall (1 Chome−5−7, Higashikawasakicho, Chuo Ward, Kobe 650-0044)
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: approximately 65 minutes (doors open 30 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: you must be at least 8 years old, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible with limited seating in Zone D
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here 
🪑 Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis within each zone
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Tentative Program

• Kikujiro - Summer
• Kiki's Delivery Service - A Town with an Ocean View
• Howl's Moving Castle - Merry Go Round of Life
• Spirited Away - Chihiro's Waltz
• Laputa: Castle in the Sky - Carrying You
• My Neighbour Totoro - Path of the Wind
• Princess Mononoke - Main Theme
• and more!

(The program is subject to change)

Performers

• December 20, 2024
  • String Quartet - Glamorous Quartet
    • 1st Violin - Sayaka Mabuchi
    • 2nd Violin - Natsumi Shibata
    • Viola - Kana Miki
    • Cello - Yoshiko Ikemura
• January 19, 2025
  • String Quartet - Chamber Music Atelier KOBE