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Brew yourself a cup of wonder as Somnus Quintet invites you to CUP OF JOE, a heartwarming concert celebrating the iconic music of Joe Hisaishi the beautiful venue of Church Street Studios.

Fly with Howl and Sophie with our whimsical rendition of Merry-Go-Round of Life, feel the light pizzicatos of raindrops with My Neighbor Totoro, this concert brings to life the unforgettable melodies that have stirred hearts across generations. Performed with warmth, intimacy, and the rich textures of strings, piano and voice, Cup of Joe is the perfect way to escape into the world of Ghibli.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering the magic for the first time, come sip on nostalgia and let the gentle pour of our most beloved arrangements carry you home.

🎫 General Admission - $40
👥 Group Discount (4 or more tickets in one order) - $35 each, discount applied at cart

*Accessibility Tickets are available - offer is limited to ONE ticket per booking.

Somnus Quintet would like to ensure that there are no barriers to experiencing contemporary and classical music. With this in mind, we are organising a free ticket program available to any people interested in seeing the show who find themselves in circumstances where they are unable to purchase a standard ticket.

If you are interested in registering for a free ticket to the show, please email us at somnusquintet@gmail.com to arrange a spot.

Saturday Evening
🕒 Doors open 7:30pm for a 8:00pm start
⌛ Approx. running time is 2 hours including a 15 minute intermission

Sunday Matinee
🕒 Doors open 1:30pm for a 2:00pm start
⌛ Approx. running time is 2 hours including a 15 minute intermission

Setlist:
• Hey, Let's Go! - My Neighbor Totoro
• A Town with an Ocean View - Kiki's Delivery Service
• Summer - Kikujiro
• Opening Theme / The Legend of the Wind - Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
• The Path of the Wind - My Neighbor Totoro
• Ashitaka and San - Princess Mononoke
• Carrying You - Laputa: Castle in the Sky
• Kusa no Omoi / Two Of Us - Chizuko's Younger Sister
• Bygone Days - Porco Rosso
• Merry-Go-Round of Life - Howl's Moving Castle
-Intermission-
• Medley - The Boy And the Heron
• Osono's Request - Kiki's Delivery Service
• One Summer's Day - Spirited Away
• Cat Bus - My Neighbour Totoro
• Sayonara no Natsu / Summer of Goodbye - From Up on Poppy Hill
• Mononoke Hime - Princess Mononoke
• Itsumo Nando Demo / Always With Me - Spirited Away
• Promise of the World - Howl's Moving Castle

Somnus Quintet:
• Guest singer: Rimsha Nazir
• Violins: Conrad Taing, Jing Fan
• Viola: Josh Sun
• Cello: David Sison
• Piano: Christine Pan

Contact the host of Somnus Quintet Presents: CUP OF JOE