Candlelight: Tribute to Joe Hisaishi in Montreal

🕯️ Candlelight: Tribute to Joe Hisaishi 🎼✨

Step into the enchanting worlds of Studio Ghibli with Candlelight: Tribute to Joe Hisaishi in Montreal. 🌸 Set inside the beautiful Église Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs, this immersive 60-minute concert brings the beloved melodies of renowned composer Joe Hisaishi to life beneath the warm glow of candlelight. 🕯️

Performed by the talented Cerberus Music String Quartet 🎻, this magical evening celebrates some of the most memorable soundtracks from beloved animated films. From the peaceful melodies of My Neighbour Totoro 🌳 to the emotional beauty of Spirited Away ✨ and the sweeping themes of Howl's Moving Castle 🏰, the program offers a musical journey through worlds filled with wonder, adventure, friendship, and imagination.

Whether you're a devoted Studio Ghibli fan, an anime enthusiast, a classical music lover, or simply looking for a unique cultural experience in Montreal, this candlelit concert offers an intimate and atmospheric way to rediscover some of cinema's most cherished music. 💫

✨ Event Highlights

🕯️ Enjoy a magical 60-minute Candlelight concert featuring the music of Joe Hisaishi.

🎻 Experience live string quartet arrangements performed by Cerberus Music.

🌸 Journey through beloved Studio Ghibli films, including Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, Kiki's Delivery Service, and more.

⛪ Experience the intimate atmosphere of Église Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs illuminated by candlelight.

💕 Perfect for anime fans, Studio Ghibli enthusiasts, couples, families, and classical music lovers.

🪑 Seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis according to the ticket category reserved.

👤 Recommended for guests 8 years and older. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

⚠️ Accessibility: The venue is not wheelchair accessible.

🎼 Programme

🌿 Nausicaä 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

🎻 Performers

Cerberus Music String Quartet

🎻 Violin
🎻 Violin
🎻 Viola
🎻 Cello

📍 Event Information

📍 Venue: Église Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs, Montreal, QC

⏳ Duration: Approximately 60 minutes

🚪 Doors Open: 45 minutes before the concert

⏰ Late Arrivals: Entry is not permitted once the concert has begun.

👤 Age Recommendation: 8+. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

♿ Accessibility: The venue is not wheelchair accessible.

ℹ️ Please Note: This is a tribute concert experience and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Joe Hisaishi, Studio Ghibli, their estates, rights holders, or official representatives.

💖 Why You'll Love This Concert

🌸 Rediscover the unforgettable music behind some of the world's most beloved animated films.

🎻 Hear Joe Hisaishi's iconic compositions transformed into elegant live string quartet performances.

🕯️ Enjoy an intimate atmosphere surrounded by candlelight.

✨ Escape into the magical worlds of Spirited Away, Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, and more.

💕 Perfect for a romantic evening, a special celebration, a memorable night with friends, or an unforgettable experience for any Studio Ghibli fan.