Description: (Japanese Composer and Musical Director Known to Explore and Incorporate Different Genres in His Scores)
Joe Hisaishi is a well-known Japanese composer, musical director, conductor, and pianist, with a successful career that has lasted over four decades. Since 1981, he has composed scores for a variety of films and solo albums, showcasing a wide range of musical styles including minimalist, experimental electronic, Western, and Japanese classical. His notable collaborations with director Hayao Miyazaki have resulted in iconic soundtracks for many of Miyazaki's films. Additionally, Hisaishi has created memorable music for filmmaker Takeshi Kitano and the video game series Ni no Kuni.