Joe Hisaishi - The Boy and the Heron: Symphonic Suite for piano and orchestra

Release Date: 6th November 2026
Label: Deutsche Grammophon
Catalogue No: 7410547 / 4878814

With The Boy and the Heron – Symphonic Suite for Piano and Orchestra, legendary composer Joe Hisaishi presents a newly reimagined concert work based on his Golden Globe-winning score for Studio Ghibli's Academy Award-winning film The Boy and the Heron by Hayao Miyazaki. Recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the world premiere recording features Hisaishi himself as piano soloist.

Rather than simply arranging the original soundtrack, Hisaishi has completely recomposed the music into a standalone symphonic work for the concert hall. Beloved themes from the film are woven into a rich orchestral narrative, creating an atmospheric and emotionally compelling listening experience. An essential release from one of today's most celebrated composers.

Tracklist:

01. Ask me why (I)

02. Gray Heron

03. Memories

04. A Trap

05. Sanctuary ~ The Master of the Tomb

06. Ark

07. Warawara

08. Reincarnation

09. Rain of Fire

10. A Song of Prayer

11. The King’s Parade ~ Diversion

12. The Great Collapse

13. The Last Smile

14. Ask Me Why (II)