{"id":308485,"date":"2026-06-15T22:45:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T22:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/308485\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T22:45:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T22:45:39","slug":"step-into-a-studio-ghibli-soundtrack-for-one-night-with-the-florida-orchestra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/308485\/","title":{"rendered":"Step into a Studio Ghibli soundtrack for one night with The Florida Orchestra"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you\u2019ve ever wished you could step inside a Studio Ghibli movie, The Florida Orchestra is about to bring that world a little closer. On Saturday, June 20, the orchestra is bringing The Music of Studio Ghibli to Ruth Eckerd Hall (1111 McMullen Booth Rd). It\u2019s a one-night-only performance filled with unforgettable scores from some of the most beloved animated films ever made, and tickets are available now<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For anyone unfamiliar, Studio Ghibli isn\u2019t just an animation studio; it\u2019s a cultural phenomenon. The Japanese studio is celebrated around the world for its dedication to hand-drawn animation. If you\u2019ve ever watched one of their films, you know the feeling: suddenly you\u2019re swept into a story filled with whimsical creatures, soaring castles, and strange, unforgettable moments.<\/p>\n

From the soft charm of My Neighbor Totoro to the dreamlike adventure of Spirited Away, these films have a rare kind of magic that makes them just as captivating for adults as they are for kids. They balance big, imaginative worlds with smaller, more personal stories. And the music? It\u2019s a huge part of the experience. Composer Joe Hisaishi\u2019s scores capture a sense of wonder: they\u2019re playful, emotional, and instantly recognizable, and they linger with you long after the movie ends.<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"Animated characters from Studio Ghibli\u2019s Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro<\/p>\n

Let the music tell the stories<\/p>\n

At Ruth Eckerd Hall, The Music of Studio Ghibli lets the soundtrack take center stage. Rather than film clips, you\u2019ll experience members of The Florida Orchestra, led by conductor Lawrence Loh, performing these iconic scores with the full power of a live orchestra.<\/p>\n

The program pulls from a lineup of fan-favorite films, including selections from Ponyo, Kiki\u2019s Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, and a suite from Spirited Away. The music does all the storytelling, making it easy to imagine sweeping coastlines, floating castles, and maybe even a soot sprite or two.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"Music in full swing with The Florida Orchestra<\/p>\n

One night only at Ruth Eckerd Hall<\/p>\n

Taking place Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Ruth Eckerd Hall, this concert is a special addition to the orchestra\u2019s season, and it\u2019s truly a one-night-only event. For Ghibli fans who can hum the Totoro theme from memory, or for anyone curious about all the hype, it\u2019s the perfect evening to revisit these favorites or share them with someone new.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Visit the Florida Orchestra\u2019s website for more details<\/a> and to get your tickets<\/a>.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019ve ever wished you could step inside a Studio Ghibli movie, The Florida Orchestra is about to…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":308486,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[202,204,203,199,201,200],"class_list":["post-308485","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-st-petersburg","tag-st-pete","tag-st-pete-headlines","tag-st-pete-news","tag-st-petersburg","tag-st-petersburg-headlines","tag-st-petersburg-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/308485","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=308485"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/308485\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/308486"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=308485"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=308485"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=308485"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}