Ryuichi Sakamoto | Playing the Orchestra 2014
Synopsis
Ryuichi Sakamoto sadly passed away at the age of 71 on March 28, 2023. His music never stops and continues to leave a lasting impression on people living in the present. Playing the Orchestra 2013" was the first time in 16 years that Ryuichi Sakamoto performed with a full orchestra in Japan and created a sensation. This film is an updated version of the 2014 Tokyo performance, which he conducted himself. In this film, Sakamoto conducts all the pieces while playing the piano, The film features Sakamoto playing the piano and conducting all the pieces, and a variety of music from YMO's masterpieces such as "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence" and "The Last Emperor" to his own film music, all performed by the magnificent Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nanami Ono
- Original Title
- Ryuichi Sakamoto | Playing the Orchestra 2014
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- WOWOW, WOWOW Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nanami Ono
Department Leadership Roster
Nanami Ono
Director
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What is Ryuichi Sakamoto | Playing the Orchestra 2014 about?
Ryuichi Sakamoto sadly passed away at the age of 71 on March 28, 2023. His music never stops and continues to leave a lasting impression on people living in the present. Playing the Orchestra 2013" was the first time in 16 years that Ryuichi Sakamoto performed with a full orchestra in Japan and created a sensation. This film is an updated version of the 2014 Tokyo performance, which he conducted himself. In this film, Sakamoto conducts all the pieces while playing the piano, The film features Sakamoto playing the piano and conducting all the pieces, and a variety of music from YMO's masterpieces such as "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence" and "The Last Emperor" to his own film music, all performed by the magnificent Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra.
Who directed Ryuichi Sakamoto | Playing the Orchestra 2014?
Ryuichi Sakamoto | Playing the Orchestra 2014 was directed by Nanami Ono.
Who stars in Ryuichi Sakamoto | Playing the Orchestra 2014?
The principal cast of Ryuichi Sakamoto | Playing the Orchestra 2014 includes Ryuichi Sakamoto.
When was Ryuichi Sakamoto | Playing the Orchestra 2014 released and how long is it?
Ryuichi Sakamoto | Playing the Orchestra 2014 was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.