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For the third consecutive year, the Florence Pops Orchestra performs a series of concerts dedicated to the world of animation.
Conducted by Maestro Tamiya Terashima, composer from Studio Ghibli, and Maestro Carlo Chiarotti
Featuring two international guests: Maestro Terashima Tamiya, composer for Studio Ghibli (Tales from Earthsea), and Kanae, a Japanese Erhu player and refined vocalist.
May 1st – DISNEY LEGENDARY SOUNDTRACKS CONCERT
May 3rd – IN THE HEART OF ANIME – A TRIBUTE CONCERT TO STUDIO GHIBLI
May 3th – CINEMATIC LEGENDS: EPIC MOVIE SOUNDTRACKS LIVE IN CONCERT
SAC 2025 Shorts
A snippet from the beautiful concert dedicated to Studio Ghibli, featuring the wonderful singers Kanae and Yui performing the delightful melodies conducted by Carlo Chiarotti.
Hello Maggie – a willie ito film
The intro of Hello Maggie by Willie Ito — an animated short to be presented in America on July 24th… with an original score by yours truly. Directed by Tony Tarantini, featuring character design by Sandro Cleuzo, with James Lopez and Simone Papi.
In collaboration with Sheridan College, Nemo Academy of Digital Arts, Florence Pops Orchestra, and the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center.
I cavalieri del re
“I CAVALIERI DEL RE” in symphonic version, Riccardo Zara conducts the Florence Pops Orchestra.
LAPUTA
From the concert featuring music from Studio Ghibli, one of the most meaningful pieces—masterfully performed during one of the two shows that sold out in just a few days.
SOLIST: Trumpet – Mirco Rabitti
Spinning Globe” “The Boy and the Heron”
The incredible voice of Alice for the song from The Boy and the Heron, winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature by Master Hayao Miyazaki. The piece was arranged and conducted by composer Carlo Chiarotti.
SOLIST: Voice – Alice Mascritti
MASQUERADE
Florence Korea Film Fest 2025
The award-winning Korean composer Mowg performs with the Florence Pops Orchestra during the festival. This piece is from the film Masquerade.
I racconti di Terramare – Gedo Senki –
The beautiful piece from Tales from Earthsea — The End and the Beginning – Song of Time – Ending, composed by Tamiya Terashima. Directed by Gorō Miyazaki. Arrangement by Carlo Chiarotti.
SPIRITED AWAY
From the concert featuring music from Studio Ghibli, one of the most meaningful pieces—masterfully performed during one of the two shows that sold out in just a few days.
PONYO
🎶 A march, an emotion, a journey. From the United Arab Emirates, here’s a glimpse of an unforgettable experience with the Florence Pops Orchestra! On the podium, I had the honor of leading an extraordinary ensemble of musicians, joined by Kanae and Yui, two wonderful Japanese voices who captivated the audience with their energy and grace.
Mononoke
From the concert featuring music from Studio Ghibli, one of the most meaningful pieces—masterfully performed during one of the two shows that sold out in just a few days.
SOLIST: Voice – Yui Horio
“Merry Go Round of Life” Howl’s Moving Castle
In the magical setting of Florence, Francesco Furlanich’s accordion with an exciting arrangement of “Merry Go Round of Life” from the soundtrack of “Howl’s Moving Castle” accompanied by the Florence Pops Orchestra gave the audience an unforgettable experience.