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Special

Hisaishi Returns

Thu, May 28–Sat, May 30, 2026 Roy Thomson Hall

Joe Hisaishi, the legendary composer best known for his epic concert works as well as enchanting film scores, including Kiki’s Delivery Service, Castle in the Sky, and The Boy and the Heron, takes to the podium to conduct two of his own compositions: his brand-new Concerto for Orchestra, co-commissioned by the TSO, and his striking new Viola Saga, performed by the incomparable Antoine Tamestit. 

Program

Joe Hisaishi

The Boy and the Heron Suite for Piano and Orchestra

Joe Hisaishi

Viola Saga for orchestra

Intermission

Joe Hisaishi

Concerto for Orchestra

TSO Co-Commission/Canadian Première

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Performers

Joe Hisaishi

conductor

Antoine Tamestit

viola