Takashi Kako Celebrates 50 Years of ‍Musical Excellence

Takashi Kako, a ⁣renowned composer and pianist, marked a ⁣significant milestone in 2023 ​– the 50th ‌anniversary of his debut in France. To commemorate this⁢ occasion, the‌ “Takashi Kako 50th Anniversary Concert” was held,‌ and it will be broadcast on BS Asahi.

This is⁢ a ‌unique opportunity to experience the beautiful tones of the “poet of the piano” and ⁢the “painter of the piano” in piano solo and quartet performances. Takashi Kako’s music is a testament to his exceptional ‍talent and dedication to his craft.

In addition to the broadcast, Takashi Kako will embark on ‌a concert tour in October 2024, titled “Takashi Kako Concert: ‌A Journey‍ Through the Galaxy – Kenji Miyazawa and Me.”⁢ The tour will be divided into two parts: Part 1: “Solo & Quartet – Is Paris Burning?” and Part 2: “Music Heard from⁤ Kenji.” This tour promises to be an unforgettable ⁤experience, showcasing the charms of Takashi Kako’s work spanning‍ 50 ⁣years.

Takashi Kako 50th Anniversary Concert Broadcast Details

September 14th (Sat) 3:00pm-3:54pm
BS Asahi

Takashi Kako Concert “Galaxy Traveler – Kenji Miyazawa and Me” Tour‌ Details

Takashi ⁢KAKO Concert 2024 will feature a range of‍ performances, including:

[Part 1: Solo & Quartet – Is Paris Burning?]

• From NHK’s “Century of Images: Butterfly ⁣Effect”: Is Paris Burning?
• Refrain of the Wind
• Grand Voyage
• “At Night” from Water Prelude

[Part 2: Music Heard from Kenji]

• Morning of ‍Farewell (Today my little sister ​will go ‍away to hell…)
• Matasaburo of the Wind (There was⁣ a small school on the bank of‌ the valley stream…)
• Night on‌ the Galactic Railroad​ (Then, ‌somewhere, a strange voice was heard saying Galaxy ⁤Station, Galaxy Station…)

Cast:

• Piano solo:⁢ Takashi Kako
• Takashi Kako Quartet
• Takashi Kako (Pf.), Mariko ‌Aikawa (Vn.), ​Kaori Minami⁢ (Va.), Akio⁤ Ueki (Vc.), Takayoshi Okuizume (Vc.)
• Reading: Kako Rin-o

Note:⁣ The cellist will be ⁤Akio Ueki for the Fukuoka, Osaka, ‌Tokyo, ⁤and Morioka performances, and Takayoshi Okuizume for the Hiroshima, ⁣Nagoya, and Sapporo performances.

Performance Dates:

• [Fukuoka] Saturday, October 19th, FFG Hall
• [Hiroshima] October 20th (Sunday) Hiroshima City Minami Ward Community Center
• [Osaka] ​November 4th (Monday, holiday) Sumitomo Life Izumi⁤ Hall
• [Tokyo] November 10th​ (Sun) Suntory ​Hall
• [Aichi] November 20th (Wed) Denki Bunka Kaikan The⁤ Concert Hall
• [Hokkaido] ​ November 22 ​(Friday) Sapporo ⁢Concert Hall Kitara ‍Small Hall
• [Iwate] December 1st (Sunday) Tosai Classic Hall Iwate (Iwate Prefectural Civic Center) Medium Hall