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