{"product_id":"4988031895306","title":"Symphonic Suite the Boy and the Heron for Piano and Orchestra - Symphonic Suite The Boy and the Heron for piano and orchestra - Japan CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoe Hisaishi\/Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Joe Hisaishi, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new album features music originally composed for the animated film *How Do You Live?*, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, which was released in Japan in July 2024 and went on to win an Academy Award. Jo Hisaishi arranged the music himself for a concert performance, conducted the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and recorded the album.\n\nComprising 14 tracks, this suite strikes a balance between delicate piano phrasing and the rich sound of the orchestra, showcasing the unique musical expression of Joe Hisaishi as a composer, pianist, and storyteller.\nMore than 40 years have passed since the legendary collaboration between Hayao Miyazaki and Joe Hisaishi began with *Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind* in 1984, and it continues to captivate people around the world across generations. This symphonic suite stands as a moving testament to the brilliance of their long-standing creative partnership.\n\n“While Miyazaki’s previous works featured a more grandiose, symphonic worldview, this time the protagonist’s personal perspective took center stage. Consequently, I reduced the number of instruments in the arrangement to give it a more chamber-music-like quality. The first half depicts a lonely boy living in the real world, while the second half explores an imaginary world that is both heaven and hell” (Joe Hisaishi)\nUniversal Music\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dg Deutsche Grammophon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53419025170721,"sku":"4988031895306","price":3520.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4988031895306.jpg?v=1788219793","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/4988031895306","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}