Yukio Mishima's 100th Birthday Philip Glass "Mishima"

Celebrate Yukio Mishima’s centennial with a stunning concert film that brings Philip Glass’s masterpieces to life. Under the baton of conductor Toshio Yanagisawa, the Kyoto Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra Special Symphony Orchestra presents Glass’s Violin Concerto No. 2 “American Four Seasons” featuring violinist Ikuko Kawai and pianist Maki Namekawa, followed by the rousing “Mishima” concerto for piano and orchestra—an adaptation of the 1985 film score by Paul Schrader. Enhancing the performance, guest principal of the Tokyo Ballet, Mizuka Ueno, shares the stage with Tokika Aoyama, Principal of the Asami Maki Ballet Company, and Tomohiko Itsumi / Yuichiro Kyoto, Principal Character Artist of the Asami Maki Ballet Company. This exclusive, immersive concert film is a moving tribute that captures the spirit of Mishima and the rhythmic intensity of Glass’s music. Discover all the details and secure your tickets—here.