Various Composers - Epic Anime (NDR Radiophilharmonie; Michael England)

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1. Go Shiina - ENBASHIRA RENGOKU KYOUJUROU
2. Go Shiina - Kamado Tanjiro no Uta (From "Demon Slayer")
3. Go Shiina, Yuki Kajiura - Nezuko Theme (From "Demon Slayer")
4. Yojiro Noda - SPARKLES
5. Musashi Project - NARUTO Main Theme
6. Yasuharu Takanashi - MAN OF THE WORLD
7. Toshio Masuda - GRIEF AND SORROW
8. Yasuharu Takanashi - COURTESY
9. Musashi Project, Yasuharu Takanashi - THE LAST -NARUTO THE MOVIE- Main Theme
10. Yasuharu Takanashi - ALWAYS WATCHING
11. Toshio Masuda - Alone Theme (From "Naruto")
12. Shiro Sagisu - Never Meant To Belong
13. Yugo Kanno - Tabidachi
14. Yugo Kanno - Alba
15. Yugo Kanno - Yotyo
16. Yugo Kanno - Higeki
17. Yugo Kanno - Il Vento D'Oro
18. Joe Hisaishi - Kiki's Delivery Service
19. Joe Hisaishi - One Summer's Day
20. Hidetoshi Satô - The Cruel Angel's Thesis
21. Shiro Sagisu - When I Find Peace of Mind
22. Shiro Sagisu - B-20 Il Tuo Sorriso

NDR Radiophilharmonie

Michael England, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: Masterworks - Sony Music

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This album brings together renowned soloists Esther Abrami, Mariko Muranaka, Louis Philippson, Raphaela Gromes, and Tim Allhoff, accompanied by a large choir and the NDR Radiophilharmonie conducted by Michael England. Featuring newly created orchestral arrangements, the project presents epic interpretations of music from celebrated anime series and films, including Demon Slayer, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Naruto, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Bleach, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Spirited Away. Some tracks also incorporate a rock band of leading studio musicians, adding a dynamic dimension to the sound. All arrangements and recordings have been approved by the original composers or rights holders, reflecting a carefully crafted tribute to the iconic music of these beloved productions.

Michael England, born in Colchester and educated at the University of Huddersfield, has built a distinguished career as a conductor, composer, and musical director. He has conducted numerous leading orchestras worldwide, including major British ensembles and international symphonies across Europe, Asia, and Australia. In musical theatre, he has led prominent West End productions such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, and Monty Python’s Spamalot, and conducted the world premiere concert version of Evita for an audience of 14,000. His television work includes BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2017 and The Sound of Music – Live. England has also composed for film, television, theatre, and ballet, and created orchestral arrangements for major productions and recordings.

High Resolution 24-bit / 48 kHz