Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Yukio Mishima’s Birth: “Philip Glass’s ‘MISHIMA’ – A Feast of Orchestra and Ballet” Performance – Philip Glass x Yukio Mishima x Tadanori Yokoo Kyodo Medias Co., Ltd. Press Release: September 6, 2025 To Members of the Media Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Yukio Mishima’s birth, “Philip Glass’s ‘MISHIMA’ – A Feast of Orchestra and Ballet” will be performed – Philip Glass x Yukio Mishima x Tadanori Yokoo –
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contemporary music master Philip Glass, Maki Namekawa, a
world-renowned pianist, will perform “Mishima,” a Concerto for Piano and Orchestra. The performance will feature a new ballet by leading Japanese ballet dancer Mizuka Ueno and Asami Maki Ballet Company principal dancers Tokika Aoyama, Tomohiko Hemmi, and Yuichiro Kyoto. In addition, violinist Ikuko Kawai, who continues to perform concerts fusing Eastern and Western cultures in New York and around the world, will perform “American Four Seasons.” Accompanied by the melodies of the Kyoto Philharmonic Orchestra, nurtured in the ancient capital of Kyoto, beloved by Philip Glass and the setting for “The Temple of the Golden Pavilion,” the performance will dynamically express the “beauty” and “art” that represent Yukio Mishima’s worldview through the integration of music, visual art, and physical expression. “MISHIMA – A Feast of Orchestra and Ballet” is a resonant performance of vibrant sound and movement, drawing the attention of music and dance fans from Japan and abroad. The beauty and power of Yukio Mishima’s “Kiseki” and “Koku” come together in the world of
contemporary performing arts. General ticket sales begin on September 6th. ◆Performance official site:
https://classics-festival.com/rc/performance/mishima-2025/ ◇Ikuko Kawai “I’ve always loved the works of Yukio Mishima, and I’ve even created a musical stage performance using Piazzolla’s music. I’m so grateful for this opportunity to collaborate with Tadanori Yokoo’s work. I’m very happy and looking forward to it.” ◇Mizuka Ueno “I am looking forward to dancing in this performance, which expresses the profound world of Yukio Mishima through the collaboration of Tadanori Yokoo’s art, Philip Glass’s music, and ballet.” Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Yukio Mishima’s Birth “Philip Glass’ ‘MISHIMA’ – A Feast of Orchestra and Ballet” [Performance Overview] ◆Organizer & Planning: RENAISSANCE CLASSICS ◆Sponsored by: Asahi Shimbun
◆Production cooperation: Maki Asami Ballet Company ◆Date, Time & Venue Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:00 PM (Doors open 6:00 PM), Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall ◆Set Design: Tadanori Yokoo ◆Supervision: Kyozo Mitani (Artistic Director of Asami Maki Ballet Company) ◆Choreography: Mitsuru Horiuchi ◆Conductor: Toshio Yanagisawa (Kyoto Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, Music Partner) ◆Performers: Maki Namekawa (piano), Ikuko Kawai (violin) Mizuka Ueno (Guest Principal of the Tokyo Ballet), Tokiko Aoyama (Principal of the Asami Maki Ballet Company) Tomohiko Hemmi and Yuichiro Kyoto (Principal Character Artists, Asami Maki Ballet Company) ◆Orchestral: Kyoto Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra Special Symphony Orchestra ◆Performance: Philip Glass: Violin Concerto No. 2 “American Four Seasons” Concerto for Piano and Orchestra “Mishima” ◆Tickets: SS ¥11,000, S ¥9,000, A ¥7,000 (tax included, special pamphlet included, all seats reserved) Pia:
https://w.pia.jp/t/mishima-2025/ (P-code 308-218) eplus:
https://eplus.jp/mishima-2025/ Low ticket: https://l-tike.com/mishima/ (L code: 36510) Pacific Concert Management 03-3552-3831 (10:00-18:00) ◆Inquiries: Pacific Concert Management 03-3552-3831 (10:00-18:00)
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