Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi: ‘I wrote the Totoro theme in 20 minutes!’ | Classic FM

Joe Hisaishi sits down with Jonathan Ross, host of Classic FM at the Movies to discuss his career in music – from the Studio Ghibli maestro’s ultra-hummable themes for ‘My Neighbour Totoro’ and ‘Spirited Away’, to his symphonic works.

Filmed exclusively for Classic FM at Abbey Road Studios in London, during the extended West End run of ‘My Neighbour Totoro’.

0:13 Hisaishi’s symphonic works
2:19 Minimalism
4:48 Composing film scores
6:44 Studio Ghibli
9:30 Retirement?
9:58 Joe Hisaishi’s name

Video credits: Deutsche Grammophon, Studio Ghibli

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