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Studio Ghibli film score classics with a jazz twist

An Evening with Victor Lin: Music of Studio Ghibli

Thursday, July 17, 2025 @ 7:30 pm

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SJW Members: $54 | $44 | Child (17 and under) & Student (w/ valid student ID card) $12

Non-members: $62 | $52 | Child (17 and under) & Student (w/ valid student ID card) $20

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Victor Lin leads a jazz-infused tribute to Studio Ghibli, blending lyrical beauty and inventive improvisation in a captivating fusion of anime nostalgia and musical artistry.

Join Stanford Jazz Workshop favorite Victor Lin for a mesmerizing evening as he reimagines the iconic music of Studio Ghibli through the lens of jazz piano and violin. If the sight of Totoro instantly brings to mind a Joe Hisaishi melody, you already understand the profound connection between anime and its unforgettable music. Lin and his handpicked ensemble of exceptional jazz artists will bring these beloved scores to life with imaginative improvisation, rich harmonies, and boundless creativity.

Blending nostalgia with innovation, Lin’s reinterpretations breathe new energy into Hisaishi’s timeless compositions, making for a dynamic, immersive, and deeply heartfelt musical experience. Whether you’re a longtime anime fan or a lover of great music, this performance promises to be an exciting and unforgettable journey through the soundscapes of Studio Ghibli and beyond.

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Columbia University Article

Rutgers-Newark Article

Personnel:

  • Victor Lin, piano & violin
  • Additional personnel TBA

“Victor Lin was and is a very talented, creative, disciplined and above all enthusiastic young musician.”

– Kenny Barron