Pavilion Theatre & Foggy Notions present

Glasshouse perform Ryuichi Sakamoto at the National Concert Hall

as part of Between the Notes

Following multiple sold-out dates at Pavilion Theatre, acclaimed Dublin ensemble Glasshouse are proud to perform their new arrangement of the work of renowned composer and music pioneer Ryuichi Sakamoto at the National Concert Hall. The concert will honour the incredible and widely lauded work of Sakamoto, who sadly passed away in 2023. We are pleased to have the blessing of Sakamoto’s team for this tribute.

Renowned Japanese composer and producer Ryuichi Sakamoto was admired for his electronic music experimentation. He formed Yellow Magic Orchestra in 1978 and released eight studio albums with the group. He starred in the film Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence with David Bowie in 1983.

His film score for The Last Emperor, in 1987, won him an Oscar, a Grammy and a Golden Globe. Other notable scores include Babel, The Revenant and Monster. He continued to work throughout his life, releasing an album in January 2023, just two months before his passing.

Glasshouse is a music ensemble and arts organisation based in Dublin. Their mission is to elevate Irish music through commissioning and collaboration, combining sound, space and visual design to create unforgettable music experiences. Recent projects include arrangements of Sigur Rós (Sat 14 Sep at Pavilion Theatre), a new opera with tasteinyourmouth, new works for the theremin, new commissions by Jenn Dreamcycles and R. Kitt and collaborative projects with Irish artists Æ MAK, Caoi de Barra, Rachael Lavelle, and Gareth Quinn Redmond.