Ghibli is a Japanese animation studio headquartered in Koganei, Tokyo, best known for its animated feature films
Ghibli movies are often reminded of dreams or vestiges of a bygone era. The dreams are a magical door that leads us to Howl's moving castle, to the slumbering old forest in the varnishing kingdom, Laputa, or sometimes, to the town with an ocean view where Kiki practices her magic. Ghibli's work takes viewers’ imagination to the most magical of places.
When the screen goes off, the music of Joe Hisaishi, a celebrated Japanese composer and musical director, ends softly, leaving us with a stage of inconclusive emotions, wishing to live again in that world.
This was the first concert the IPO has dedicated to the music of Joe Hisaishi from Studio Ghibli with 12 tracks from nine films. Joe Hisaishi is the “engineer” who made Ghibli's dream come true.
Through the concert, the IPO wanted to bring the audience to Ghibli's space with a 50-member orchestra under the baton of conductor Dustin Tieu.
Established two years ago, the IPO is a pioneering young orchestra in Ho Chi Minh City providing high quality and community-oriented concerts. The IPO has staged many well-received programmes as well as charity concerts.
