A special tour of Hayao Miyazaki’s Dreams by Mystery Ensemble is lined up in coming months across various sometimes unusual venues around the UK, including London, Manchester, Edinburgh and more.
The Miyazaki Dreams concert is an immersion in the fabulous atmosphere of anime of the world-famous Japanese director and Oscar winner Hayao Miyazaki. Mystery Ensemble has collected magical music from his anime and compositions inspired by his creations.
The programme includes renowned works composed by ingenious Joe Hisaishi, including My Neighbor Totoro, the legendary anime Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, Laputa: Castle in the Sky and others. The programme also includes works by other composers inspired by Miyazaki’s artworks.
Mystery Ensemble is a group of professional musicians performing unique programs on non-standard venues around the UK. Experience outstanding works from different eras, experimental music, tributes, and world soundtracks of films and series, as well as absolutely unique programs and immersive shows, all music presented in the author’s arrangements. With the possibility of independent choice of the program, unexpected locations, and flexibility of the format, this team of professional musicians is inspired to bring their favorite music to life.
Founded in 2021, the Ensemble’s founder, Almin Alexander, has devoted more than 12 years of his life to the music industry and the development of cultural initiatives around the world, working with many outstanding musicians and musical groups.
Joe Hisaishi is one of the most acclaimed film composers of our time, best known for his long-standing collaboration with Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki.
Born in Japan in 1950, he has written over 100 film scores and albums, with a style that blends classical tradition, minimalism, and Japanese folk influences. His music for films such as Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, and Howl’s Moving Castle has earned him international recognition, awards, and a devoted global following. Beyond film, Hisaishi is also an accomplished conductor and composer of symphonic works, bridging the worlds of cinema and concert music with unique artistry.
Hayao Miyazaki, co-founder of Studio Ghibli, is celebrated as one of cinema’s greatest storytellers, known for masterpieces such as Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and Howl’s Moving Castle.
With The Boy and the Heron, he has offered what many call his final great work, a film about memory, imagination, and the fragile yet unbreakable ties between generations.
This concert is not just a performance, but a chance to experience Hisaishi’s music in its purest form – intimate, expressive, and deeply human – resonating in one of some of Britain’s most atmospheric venues.
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Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine and Overkill for Marvel UK, Babylon 5 Magazine, Star Trek Magazine, and its successor, Star Trek Explorer, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics; and has edited several comic collections and graphic novels, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”, and Hancock: The Lad Himself, by Stephen Walsh and Keith Page.
He’s the writer of comics such as Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs”, with Dave Hailwood.
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