Lose yourself in the spellbinding world of Spirited Away as the cherished soundtrack of Hayao Miyazaki’s iconic Studio Ghibli anime is performed live by a chamber orchestra.

The enigmatic world of Spirited Away, Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar-winning masterpiece, is one of the most beloved works in the history of animation. First released in 2001, this Studio Ghibli classic follows the story of Chihiro, a young girl who finds herself in a mysterious spirit world, encountering unforgettable characters and learning courage, resilience, and compassion along the way.

In the intimate surroundings ofKensington United Reformed Church, lit by a flicker of hundreds of candles, a small chamber orchestra will perform Joe Hisaishi’s iconic score — music that has become inseparable from the film’s magic. From the gentle wonder ofOne Summer’s Dayto the wistful beauty ofReprise, each piece captures Miyazaki’s gift for blending the fantastical with the deeply human.

This is more than a concert — it’s a journey to a place where spirits whisper, trains glide across quiet waters, and memories linger in the air.

Programme:

Here’s the live musical journey you’ll experience — performed by the ensemble in their own arrangements:

A Road to Somewhere

The Dragon Boy

Always With Me

Nighttime Coming

Procession of Gods

Gods (Image Album)

The Sixth Station

Sootballs

Yubaba

Kaonashi (No Face)

The House at Swamp Bottom

It's Hard Work

Bathhouse Morning

The Bottomless Pit

The Stink  Spirit

White Dragon (Image Album)

Reprise

I'm Lonely, lonely (Image Album)

Waltz of Chihiro (Image Album)

Solitude (Image Album)

One Summer's Day

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