A beautiful Ryuichi Sakamoto tribute concert is coming to The Capstone Theatre on Friday 17th November 2023. From 7.30pm, Liverpool pays homage to the renowned and award-winning Japanese composer who sadly passed away earlier this year — with his music being performed by pianist and composer Francesco Di Fiore.
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The special concert will include some of Sakamoto’s most popular and enduring music for solo piano including Forbidden Colors (theme from “Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence”), Energy Flow, Amore, Aqua and The Sheltering Sky. It will also feature a beautiful new composition from Francesco Di Fiore in testament of the legendary Japanese musician.
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Sakamoto began his musical career in the late 1970s as a member of electronic band Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO). In 1983 he starred alongside David Bowie, and also composed the score for, the film Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence. In 1987 his film score for The Last Emperor, in which he also starred, won him an Oscar, a Grammy and a Golden Globe.
Over the years, his extensive body of work has embraced collaborations with artists such as David Sylvian, Brian Eno and Alva Noto. Alongside his electronic music, his music for solo piano forms a significant backbone to his vast output and he has cemented his place in the history books as one of the most talented composers of all time.
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Performing on the night is Francesco Di Fiore — a concert pianist and composer born in Palermo, Italy. He studied piano and composition variously with Harald Ossberger, Bruno Canino, Peter Toperczer and Eliodoro Sollima in Vienna and Prague.
In 1986 he began his concert career performing hundreds of concerts worldwide. As a composer, alongside music for piano, his compositions include chamber and orchestral music, film soundtracks and stage music. His albums are released by Dutch Label Zefir Records.
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The Capstone Theatre’s Creative Director Neil Campbell said: “This very special showcase is one not to miss and certainly one of the highlight events of the year at our venue. Ryuichi Sakamoto was a music legend, never afraid to experiment and push boundaries, and a huge inspiration for many artists globally. To pay tribute in such a way is an honour and it will be a very powerful night indeed.”
A must for any fan of piano, composing, electronic music or indeed for any music afficionado, the Ryuichi Sakamoto tribute concert at The Capstone Theatre promises to be a powerful, poignant and spine-tingling showcase to remember. A fitting tribute to the iconic, forward-thinking legend of music.
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The Ryuichi Sakamoto tribute concert is coming to The Capstone Theatre on Friday 17th November 2023 from 7.30pm, with tickets just £15. On the night, his music will be performed by pianist and composer Francesco Di Fiore — who will also be performing a beautiful new composition in his memory.
Ryuichi Sakamoto Tribute Concert / Fri 17th Nov 2023 / The Capstone Theatre, 17 Shaw Street, Liverpool, L6 1HP
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