Phoenix Collective The Art Music of Joe Hisaishi by Braidwood Concert Series

Phoenix Collective Quartet presents a captivating concert featuring the art music of Joe Hisaishi, the renowned Studio Ghibli composer, as part of the 2026 Braidwood Concert Series. The program includes Hisaishi’s String Quartet, premiered by the ensemble in Australia in 2023 with the composer's permission, inspired by MC Escher's artworks, alongside selections from beloved anime scores for films like Spirited Away, Totoro, and Howl’s Moving Castle. This single-day event takes place on May 3, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:10 PM at St Andrew's Anglican Church in Braidwood, NSW. Known for their eclectic programming blending classics with contemporary genres, the quartet offers a program of quirky fun and musical discovery in an intimate church setting.