Deutsche Grammophon presents the world premiere recordings of two large-scale symphonic works by the composer behind the iconic Studio Ghibli sound.

Hisaishi conducts the Wiener Symphoniker in his Symphony No. 2 live at the legendary Vienna Musikverein.

World-class violist Antoine Tamestit joins the performers in the recording of Viola Saga.

“I sincerely wish for my own music to sound just as natural as the formation of clouds or the growth rings of trees, which evolve slowly, in just the way they are supposed to.” - Joe Hisaishi