UENO NO MORI BRASS

The collaborative compilation album Brass Fantasia II, performed by the renowned ensemble Ueno no Mori Brass, offers a magnificent and bold sonic reimagining of Joe Hisaishi’s most iconic compositions. Moving away from traditional full-scale orchestral arrangements, this release presents a beautifully focused performance by a talented brass quintet. It breathes a completely fresh, concert-hall energy into beloved theme songs across Studio Ghibli masterpieces like My Neighbor Totoro, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Castle in the Sky, and Porco Rosso