Get tickets for Hayao Miyazaki’s Dreams: A Candlelit Concert Experience in Leeds
This best-selling concert from Mystery Ensemble arrives in Leeds to present you with an unforgettable experience!
The Miyazaki Dreams concert is an immersion in the fabulous atmosphere of the films of the world-famous Japanese director and Oscar winner, Hayao Miyazaki. Mystery Ensemble has collected magical music from his anime and compositions inspired by his creations.
Show details:
- Date: 29th August 2025
- Time: 7pm
- Location: Auditorium St George's Church, Leeds, LS1 3BR
The evening programme includes renowned works composed by ingenious Joe Hisaishi, including My Neighbor Totoro, the legendary anime Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, Laputa: Castle in the Sky and others. The programme also includes works by other composers inspired by Miyazaki’s artwork.
Programme
- Summer (Kikujiro)
- Kiki’s Delivery Service
- Path of the Wind (Totoro)
- One Summer Day (Spirited Away)
- Howl (Howl’s Moving Castle)
- Legend of Ashitaka (Princess Mononoke)
- Carrying You (Laputa: Castle in the Sky)
- Nausicaä (Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind)
- The Sixth Station (Spirited Away)
- Totoro (My Neighbor Totoro)
About Mystery Ensemble
Founded in 2021, Mystery Ensemble is a collective of professional musicians known for their immersive performances in unconventional venues across the UK. From historic churches to greenhouses and stately homes, their concerts are designed to be both intimate and unforgettable.
Under the direction of founder Almin Alexander, whose 12-year career includes global cultural initiatives and collaborations with renowned artists, the ensemble has quickly become a standout in the UK’s contemporary music scene, delivering over 40 shows in its first year alone.
Mystery Ensemble’s flexible format and passion for storytelling through sound allow them to craft unique programs that blend classical, experimental, and cinematic music in truly magical ways.