On 30 March 2023, Joe Hisaishi made his triumphant debut on the podium of a sold-out Vienna Musikverein, conducting a programme of his own works. Deutsche Grammophon is thrilled to announce the release of 'Joe Hisaishi in Vienna' - the world-renowned and multi-award-winning Japanese composer, conductor and pianist's second album for the Yellow Label. The new recording follows on from his immensely successful DG debut, A Symphonic Celebration - Music from the Studio Ghibli films of Hayao Miyazaki, one of the best-selling classical albums worldwide in 2023. 'Joe Hisaishi in Vienna' presents two world premiere recordings - Symphony No. 2, captured live at the Musikverein with the Wiener Symphoniker and Viola Saga, featuring soloist Antoine Tamestit.
Track Listing:
1. Symphony no. 2, What the World Is Now? (Joe Hisaishi) - Wiener Symphoniker
2. Symphony no. 2, Variation 14 (Joe Hisaishi) - Wiener Symphoniker
3. Symphony no. 2, Nursery Rhyme (Joe Hisaishi) - Wiener Symphoniker
1. Viola saga, Movement 1 (Joe Hisaishi) - Antoine Tamestit/Wiener Symphoniker
2. Viola saga, Movement 2 (Joe Hisaishi) - Antoine Tamestit/Wiener Symphoniker
