Joe Hisaishi takes the podium with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall on 23 November. The concert moves beyond his film-score reputation to centre his orchestral writing, including the UK premiere of Concerto for Orchestra.
New concert music at the centre
The RPO describes the concerto as new music and a kaleidoscopic showcase for Hisaishi’s contemporary orchestral style. Its account connects minimalism, Romanticism and Baroque influences with the melodic and orchestration skills familiar from his screen work. The remaining selection of Hisaishi compositions has not yet been itemised on the published event page.
This is not the orchestra’s first recent appearance with Hisaishi: the RPO event page cites their BBC Proms performance from August 2025. For the 2026 concert, Hisaishi conducts his own music rather than appearing only as the subject of a film-score tribute, with the orchestra presenting the concerto’s UK premiere as the central new-material announcement.
Concert timing and ticket status
Doors open at 18:15, the performance begins at 19:00 and the approximate finish is 21:20, including a 25-minute interval. The event is sold out, with a waitlist available for any further ticket release. Published prices were from £54, including a £4 transaction fee charged once per order.
The RPO lists member, under-30, student/young-person and group discount programmes, but has not confirmed whether they will apply to any waitlist release. Confirm ticket, age and security terms before accepting any released place.
Access and planning
Large-print and digital programmes can be requested for accessibility needs by emailing crowhurstd@rpo.co.uk at least one full week before the concert. The organiser directs visitors to Royal Albert Hall’s venue-access information; confirm transport, parking, carer and quiet-space needs with the venue. RPO contact: +44 (0)20 7608 8800.
See the official RPO event page for the waitlist and any programme updates.
Cover image
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