Candlelight: The World of Joe Hisaishi

⭐ Candlelight concerts are a new kind of live music experience that allows you to enjoy the music of a talented pianist surrounded by the gentle glow of candlelight. Get your tickets now for Candlelight: The Music of Joe Hisaishi at Ryutopia Niigata Civic Arts & Culture Center Noh Theatre!

General Info
📍 Venue: Ryutopia Niigata Civic Arts & Culture Center Noh Theatre (3-2 Ichibanhori-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture 951-8132)
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: Approx. 65 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes before the show and close 5 minutes prior to the start. Late arrivals will not be permitted.
👤 Age requirement: Ages 8 and up. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
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🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come, first served basis within each ticket category
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Programme

• 「菊次郎の夏」サマー
• 「魔女の宅急便 」海の見える街
• 「風の谷のナウシカ」メインテーマ
• 「ハウルの動く城」人生のメリーゴーランド
• 「千と千尋の神隠し」千尋のワルツ
• 「天空の城ラピュタ」君をのせて
• 「となりのトトロ」風の通り道
• 「もののけ姫」メインテーマ
• その他

Performers

• 12 September 2025
  • String Quartet: Ensemble Obilly
    • 1st Violin - Masayuki Sasaki
    • 2nd Violin - Tomoko Abe
    • Viola - Akiko Kano
    • Cello - Daisuke Katano
• 14 November 2025
  • String Quartet - Port Quartet
    • 1st Violin - Tomoko Sasaki
    • 2nd Violin - Ai Shoji
    • Viola - Akiko Kano
    • Cello - Daisuke Katano
• 18 December 2025
  • String Quartet - Port Quartet
    • 1st Violin - Tomoko Sasaki
    • 2nd Violin - Ai Shoji
    • Viola - Akiko Kano
    • Cello - Daisuke Katano