Candlelight: Tribute to Joe Hisaishi at Église Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs

Step into Église Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs for an atmospheric Candlelight concert celebrating the cinematic music of Joe Hisaishi, whose expressive compositions have helped bring some of cinema's most beloved stories to life. Surrounded by the warm glow of thousands of candles, experience delicate melodies and sweeping arrangements inspired by iconic animated films.
Journey through music from My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, Kiki's Delivery Service, and more. From the gentle melodies of Kaze no Toori Michi to the sweeping Merry Go Round of Life, the program captures the emotional range and cinematic beauty of Hisaishi's unforgettable compositions.
Enjoy 60 minutes of live music performed by a talented string quartet in the beautiful surroundings of Église Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs, where candlelight creates an intimate setting for these beloved film scores.
This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Joe Hisaishi, his heirs, or official representatives.
➕ General Info:
📍 Venue: Église Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs, Montreal📅 Dates & Times: Select your preferred date and time directly from the ticket selector⏳ Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the concert. Late entry is not permitted.🪑 Seating: Seats are assigned on arrival, on a first come, first served basis within the zone of your ticket
➕ Program Highlights:

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind: Kaze no Tani – Joe Hisaishi
Laputa: Castle in the Sky: Kimi wo Nosete – Joe Hisaishi
My Neighbor Totoro: Kaze no Toori Michi – Joe Hisaishi
My Neighbor Totoro: Main Theme – Joe Hisaishi
Kiki's Delivery Service: Umi no Mieru Machi – Joe Hisaishi
Princess Mononoke: Main Theme – Joe Hisaishi
Spirited Away: Inochi no Namae – Joe Hisaishi
Spirited Away: Chihiro's Waltz – Joe Hisaishi
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya: When I Remember This Life – Joe Hisaishi
Ponyo: Gake no Ue no Ponyo – Joe Hisaishi
The Wind Rises: A Journey (A Dream of Flight) – Joe Hisaishi
Howl's Moving Castle: Merry Go Round of Life – Joe Hisaishi

➕ Performers:
🎻 String Quartet

2 violinists
1 violist
1 cellist