Glasshouse perform Ryuichi Sakamoto

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. 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, 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.

"One of Japan's most prominent composers" The New York Times [on Sakamoto]
"A refined and learned composer, Sakamoto's subtle style of composition is minimalist yet emotionally powerful" The Guardian
"Sakamoto was able to combine his skills as an academically trained musician with an aptitude for electronic music and an ear for countless musical styles" The Irish Times
“Glasshouse are among the highest calibre of musicians the nation has to offer” Nialler9
“Their multifaceted approach to music transcends sound ... [Their] subtle attention to detail allows us to enjoy the thing that really matters the multitude of feelings that music can evoke in us all” Totally Dublin [on Glasshouse]

Presented by the Pavilion Theatre & Foggy Notions