Sendai Classic Festival 2026: Dates, Cities & Tickets

Sendai Classic Festival 2026, an unforgettable evening where celebrated cinema music and operatic grandeur collide on the grand stage. The festival opens with the enchanting *Siena Flute & Clarinet Duo*, featuring Joe Hisaishi’s luminous flute interpretations of “My Neighbor Totoro” and the whimsical clarinet concerto “Merry‑Go‑Round of Life” from “Howl’s Moving Castle.” Their airy dialogue sets a magical tone that carries guests into the heart of the festival.

Followed by the rousing *Siena Spirits*, the program turns to the fiery brilliance of Georges Bizet’s “Carmen Suite No. 1, Toreador.” Musicians will showcase their virtuosity with an engaging instrument‑introduction segment, conclude with the beloved “When You Wish Upon a Star,” and share the conductor’s personal experience in a lively corner of the program.

The curtain closes with the immersive *Siena Forest,* whose diverse repertoire spans Jacques Ibert’s “Three Pieces,” a spirited “Kiki’s Delivery Service” medley, and the epic “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind” medley, all performed across three exhilarating acts.

For details, tickets, and additional information, visit the festival’s official links. Join us for a night that celebrates timeless scores and unforgettable operatic moments all under one roof.