Joe Hisaishi - Joe Hisaishi In Vienna: Symphony No. 2 - Viola Saga

Joe Hisaishi, the creator of the iconic Studio Ghibli sound, announces his 2nd Deutsche Grammophon album, which is now available to pre-order. “Joe Hisaishi in Vienna” captures Hisaishi’s debut in conducting and recording at the legendary Vienna Musikverein. There the Japanese composer, conductor and pianist also premiered two of his compositions – Symphony No. 2 with the Wiener Symphoniker and Viola Saga with soloist Antoine Tamestit. The album is set for release on 28 June, with a first pre-release track of the world premiere recording “Viola Saga Movement 2” now available.

Tracklisting:

LP1: Symphony No. 2

1. I. What the World Is Now?
   
2. II. Variation 14
3. III. Nursery Rhyme

LP2: Viola Saga

1. Movement 1
2. Movement 2