Candlelight: The World of 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 Saitama. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Joe Hisaishi at Saitama Arts Foundation under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Highlights
📍 Location: Saitama Arts Foundation 彩の国さいたま芸術劇場 音楽ホール (3-15-1, Kamimine, Saitama City)
📅 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. We offer three designated spaces for wheelchair users in the 1F C seating area. Please note that if wheelchair seating is sold out on the ticket sales page, we will not be able to accommodate additional requests. We kindly ask that you plan accordingly. Please note that wheelchair seats are exclusively for those who require them and cannot be used by individuals without mobility needs.
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here. We kindly ask you not to contact the venue directly.
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come, first served basis in each zone
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Programme

• 「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
• 「かぐや姫の物語」いのちの記憶
• その他

(The programme is subject to change)

Performers

• January 9, 2026
  • String Quartet: Kumiko Nagai Quartet
    • 1st Violin: Kumiko Nagai
    • 2nd Violin: Risa Inagawa
    • Viola: Hidemi Takemoto
    • Cello: Nanako Okuda
• January 16, 2026
  • String Quartet: B.S.Q.
    • 1st Violin: Yui
    • 2nd Violin: Momoko Arai
    • Viola: Akari Mori
    • Cello: Yumi Shimazu

Seating Map