Candlelight: The Best Music of Joe Hisaishi
Budapest
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Official tickets via Fever
Candlelight Concert at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest
This classical music concert series takes place at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and suits audiences aged 8 and above.
Experience Joe Hisaishi's compositions performed live by a string quartet, in an intimate atmosphere lit by candlelight. The event lasts 60 minutes and is ideal for fans of film music and classical arrangements.
Event Details
- Location: Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Opening time: Doors open 60 minutes before the concert starts
- Age requirement: Minimum 8 years old; under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible venue
- Seating: Assigned by arrival in each seating zone
Featured Program
The concert features music from the works of Joe Hisaishi including:
- Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind - Kaze no Tani
- Laputa: Castle in the Sky - Kimi wo Nosete
- My Neighbour Totoro - Kaze no Toori Michi
- My Neighbour Totoro - Main Theme
- Kiki's Delivery Service - Umi no Mieru Machi
- Princess Mononoke - Main Theme
- Spirited Away - Inochi no Namae
- Spirited Away - Chihiro's Waltz
- The Tale of Princess Kaguya - When I Remember This Life
- Ponyo - Gake no Ue no Ponyo
- The Wind Rises - A Journey (A Dream of Flight)
- Howl's Moving Castle - Merry Go Round of Life
Additional Information
- Private concerts and group bookings for 30+ guests are available on request
- Gift cards for Candlelight concerts can be purchased as presents
Tickets are available with a choice of dates and times during purchase. Arrive early to secure your preferred seat. Booking in advance is recommended, especially for weekends and special performances.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a concert series in Budapest featuring Joe Hisaishi's most beloved film compositions performed in an intimate candlelit setting.
The event is held at the Magyar Tudományos Akadémia, also known as the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in Budapest.
Joe Hisaishi is a renowned Japanese composer known for his enchanting film scores, including those for Studio Ghibli films like My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away.
Concert dates vary, so check the event website for the latest schedule and availability in Budapest.
The concerts offer an intimate candlelit ambiance inside the historic Magyar Tudományos Akadémia, enhancing Hisaishi’s evocative melodies.
Yes, tickets are usually available online through official event pages or authorized sellers serving the Budapest audience.
Yes, the concert is family-friendly and ideal for fans of Joe Hisaishi’s music, including adults and children alike.
Arriving early is recommended to secure seating and enjoy the venue’s unique atmosphere at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
Expect a live performance of Joe Hisaishi’s most iconic pieces, including compositions from Studio Ghibli films, presented by skilled musicians.
Photography policies vary by event, so check the official guidelines on the Budapest concert page before attending.
