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Candlelight Concert at Saitama Arts Theater Small Hall

The Candlelight Concert in Saitama offers a live string quartet performance surrounded by flickering candles, suited for classical and Studio Ghibli music fans aged 8 and above.

Event Details

Location: Saitama Arts Theater Small Hall, 3-15-1 Kamimine, Chuo-ku, Saitama City, 338-8506

Date and Time: Select your preferred date and time when purchasing tickets. Doors open 30 minutes before the approximately 65-minute performance. Late entry after the show starts is not permitted.

Age Restrictions: Admission is for ages 8 and older. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Accessibility: Wheelchair seating is available in a designated area at the rear of C section with four spaces. Wheelchair seats sell out separately and cannot be used by non-wheelchair users.

Seating and Reservations

  • Seating is free within the purchased section on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Private bookings for groups of 30 or more are available; contact details provided on the booking page.

Program

  • 'Kiki’s Delivery Service' - Town by the Sea
  • 'Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind' - Main Theme
  • 'Howl’s Moving Castle' - Merry-Go-Round of Life
  • 'Spirited Away' - Chihiro’s Waltz
  • 'Laputa: Castle in the Sky' - Carrying You
  • 'My Neighbor Totoro' - Path of the Wind
  • 'Princess Mononoke' - Main Theme
  • 'The Tale of the Princess Kaguya' - Memory of Life
  • Other pieces (program subject to change)

Performers

The concert features a live string quartet.

Booking Tips

Book tickets early to secure your preferred date and section. Arrive at least 30 minutes before the show to ensure entry. Wheelchair-accessible seats are limited and sell out quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a live string quartet performance featuring classical and Studio Ghibli music, held by candlelight at Saitama Arts Theater Small Hall near Tokyo.
The concert takes place at Saitama Arts Theater Small Hall, located at 3-15-1 Kamimine, Chuo-ku, Saitama City, close to Tokyo.
You can select your preferred date and time when purchasing tickets; doors open 30 minutes before the approximately 65-minute performance.
Yes, admission is for guests aged 8 years and older.
No, late entry is not permitted once the show has started.
The performance runs for approximately 65 minutes.
Yes, the concerts include a selection of classical pieces and famous Studio Ghibli music scores by Joe Hisaishi.
Yes, the string quartet performs surrounded by flickering candles to enhance the ambiance.
Visit the official event website to view current dates, times, and ticket options.
Joe Hisaishi is the composer whose music, including Studio Ghibli themes, is performed live at the concert.

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