Joe Hisaishi is about to kick off his Radio City run. Get discounted tickets

Nypost · Aug 06, 2026 · 861 words · By Matt Levy

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Midtown is about to get a lot more cinematic.

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Midtown is about to get a lot more cinematic.

Why it matters

Eight months after announcing his seven-concert Radio City Music Hall residency, Joe Hisaishi will kick off his Big Apple stint next week with with MasterVoices and Orchestra of St.

Common ground

The septet of shows are scheduled to take place: Tuesday, Aug.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 12 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 2: “Tickets start anywhere from $88 to $130 including fees for his other six NYC performances.”

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No evidence was found regarding ticket price ranges for the other six performances.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — When Marnie Was There (Japanese: 思い出のマーニー, Hepburn: Omoide no Mānī; lit. 'Marnie of [My] Memories') is a 2014 Japanese animated psychological drama film co-written and directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/When_Marnie_Was_There_(film)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Arrietty, titled Arrietty the Borrower in Japan and The Secret World of Arrietty in North America, is a 2010 Japanese animated fantasy film directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi as his feature film debut …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrietty

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chanda Yvette Dancy (born November 14, 1978) is an American film and television composer, and classical concert composer. In 2022, Dancy's score for the 2022 film Devotion was shortlisted by the Acade…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chanda_Dancy

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Claim 3: “That was certainly the case for his recent Hollywood Bowl ‘Film Music Concert’ on July 22.”

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Multiple TikTok sources and a YouTube video confirm a Joe Hisaishi concert at the Hollywood Bowl in July 2026. One source specifically mentions July 21, and another mentions July 23, while the claim says July 22. Given the proximity and multiple reports of a 'Film Music' style Ghibli concert there, it is corroborated as an event, though the exact date varies slightly across sources.

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web search NEUTRAL — , Hisaishi Jō), is a Japanese composer, musical director, conductor and pianist, known for over 100 film scores and solo albums dating back to 1981.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Hisaishi

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web search NEUTRAL — Highlights from Joe Hisaishi's Hollywood Bowl concert — memorable Studio Ghibli music performed live at the Bowl.Info on Joe Hisaishi's Hollywood Bowl concert in Los Angeles on July 21, 2026 — tickets…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/joe-hisaishi-hollywood-bowl-…

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web search NEUTRAL — #studioghibli #joehisaishi #hollywoodbowl #concerts #music Joe Hisaishi Concert at Hollywood Bowl: A Magical Evening. Experience the enchanting Ghibli music live at Joe Hisaishi's concert at the Holly…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/hollywood-bowl-studio-ghibli

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Claim 4: “The septet of shows are scheduled to take place: Tuesday, Aug. 11... Monday, Aug. 17”

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Shazam confirms a concert on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Radio City Music Hall. However, the specific 'septet of shows' ending August 17 is not corroborated by other provided sources.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of Universal Music Group musical artists. Bands are listed by the first letter in their name (not including the words "a", "an", or "the"), and individuals are listed by last name.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Universal_Music_Group_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tales from Earthsea is a 2006 Japanese anime epic fantasy film co-written and directed by Gorō Miyazaki in his directorial debut, animated by Studio Ghibli for the Nippon Television Network, Dentsu, H…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tales_from_Earthsea_(film)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "The End of the World" is a pop song written by composer Arthur Kent and lyricist Sylvia Dee, who often worked as a team. They wrote the song for American singer Skeeter Davis, and her recording of i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_End_of_the_World_(Skeeter_…

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Claim 5: “Joe Hisaishi’s August 2026 Radio City residency”

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Shazam and the Radio City Music Hall official site both confirm Joe Hisaishi has a scheduled performance/event at Radio City Music Hall in August 2026.

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Claim 6: “the lowest price we could find on seats for any one Radio City show was $87 including fees on SeatGeek.”

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No evidence was found regarding specific ticket prices on SeatGeek for this event.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Grave of the Fireflies is a 1988 Japanese animated war film written and directed by Isao Takahata. It stars the voices of Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, and Akemi Yamaguchi. Base…
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Claim 7: “According to the 75-year-old’s Instagram, he’ll be “performing the music of Studio Ghibli classics, plus scores from Takeshi Kitano, Isao Takahata, and more.””

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Wikipedia states Joe Hisaishi (Mamoru Fujisawa) was born on December 6, 1950. Based on the 2026 date of the concerts mentioned in other evidence, he would be 75, but the claim is presented as a current fact. However, based on his birth date of Dec 6, 1950, he is currently 73 (as of 2024) or 74 (as of 2025). More importantly, the claim is linked to an Instagram quote that is not provided in the evidence. Using the birth date, he is not 75 yet.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mamoru Fujisawa (Japanese: 藤澤守, Hepburn: Fujisawa Mamoru; born December 6, 1950), known professionally as Joe Hisaishi (久石譲, Hisaishi Jō), is a Japanese composer, musical director, conductor and pia…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Hisaishi

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is a 1984 Japanese animated post-apocalyptic fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, based on his 1982 manga of the same name. It was produced by Topcra…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nausicaä_of_the_Valley_of_the_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Studio Ghibli Inc. (Japanese: 株式会社スタジオジブリ, Hepburn: Kabushiki-gaisha Sutajio Jiburi) is a Japanese animation studio based in Koganei, Tokyo. It was founded on June 15, 1985, by directors Hayao Miyazak…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studio_Ghibli

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Claim 8: “This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter.”

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Claim 9: “Set List FM reported that the decorated 75-year-old Nagano native performed 24 songs”

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Both Classic FM and a biography source explicitly state that Joe Hisaishi was born in Nagano, Japan.

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web search NEUTRAL — Joe Hisaishi [Photo: cfp.cn]. Joe Hisaishi was born in Nakano, Nagano, Japan as Fujisawa Mamoru. When he started to take violin lessons at age five, Hisaishi discovered his passion for music.
https://web.archive.org/web/20150414053711/http://english.cr…

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web search NEUTRAL — Joe Hisaishi is a Japanese composer, pianist and conductor, known for his music for Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli films, including Spirited Away and My Neighbour Totoro. Hisaishi was born Mamoru Fuji…
https://www.classicfm.com/composers/hisaishi/

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web search NEUTRAL — Joe Hisaishi. Native name.Website. joehisaishi.com. Mamoru Fujisawa (藤澤守 Fujisawa Mamoru), professionally known as Joe Hisaishi (久石譲 Hisaishi Joe), is a Japanese composer who composed a lot of music f…
https://ghibli.fandom.com/wiki/Joe_Hisaishi

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Claim 10: “Joe Hisaishi will kick off his Big Apple stint next week with with MasterVoices and Orchestra of St. Luke’s.”

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While web search results confirm Joe Hisaishi has a concert at Radio City Music Hall on August 11, 2026, there is no evidence in the provided results mentioning 'MasterVoices' or 'Orchestra of St. Luke’s'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — My Neighbor Totoro is a 1988 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki and animated by Studio Ghibli for Tokuma Shoten. It stars the voices of Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Neighbor_Totoro

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) is a British symphony orchestra based in London, England. The RPO was established by Thomas Beecham in 1946. In its early days, the orchestra secured profitable …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Philharmonic_Orchestra

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "So in Love" is a song by Cole Porter from his 1948 musical Kiss Me, Kate, which is based on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. The tune is sung by Lilli Vanessi after she receives flowers her ex-…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/So_in_Love

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Claim 11: “Set List FM reported that... [he] performed 24 songs from works as varied as “My Neighbor Totoro,” “Princess Mononoke,” “Ponyo,” “The Boy and the Heron,” and, of course “Spirited Away,” “Howl’s Moving Castle” and “Kiki’s Delivery Service.””

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One web search result explicitly mentions that 'Set List FM shared that he performed 24 songs' at the Hollywood Bowl on July 22, including the listed Ghibli works. No other independent source confirms the specific song count or setlist.

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web search NEUTRAL — My Neighbor Totoro is a 1988 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki and animated by Studio Ghibli for Tokuma Shoten.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Neighbor_Totoro

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web search NEUTRAL — $293 (including fees). What songs does Joe Hisaishi perform live? As noted above, Hisaishi headlined at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl on July 22. These are the 24 songs Set List FM shared that he perfor…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/06/ticket-sales/get-last-minute-t…

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web search NEUTRAL — Joe Hisaishi Live @ The Hollywood Bowl (July 23rd 2026). Sanchez Family SATX. 940 2 нед. назад.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BoBCAqQ2KE

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Claim 12: “On July 24, Joe Hisaishi released “Symphony No. 3 (Metaphysica) & Harp Concerto.””

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

No evidence was found regarding the release of 'Symphony No. 3 (Metaphysica) & Harp Concerto' on July 24.

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