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Name of the organization or individual

Masashi Yamamoto

subsidy category

start-up subsidy

Grant Type

single year individual

FY 2022 2nd Startup Subsidy

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Business Overview

He will perform "TOUCH," a solo piece of contrabass accompanied by electronics, at a concert of P. Jodorowski's works. This work was commissioned by Mr. Jodorowski with the theme of limitations of solo music, and premiered in Shizuoka in September 2022. This performance will be the European premiere. The operation of electronics is regarded as a part of the performance, and it is a magnificent work that asks the performer what is a performance and how far is a solo performance. In this performance, under the supervision of the composer, they rehearsed carefully for two days, and the details such as lighting and sound effects will be fully presented. It aims to disseminate the new possibilities of solo performance of the contrabass to the world and to gain wide recognition for its artistic qualities. CLAIR-OBSCUR Program "TOUCH" for contrabass and electronics "SERIE CENDRE" for piano and soundtrack Composer: Pierre Jodorowski Contrabass: Masashi Yamamoto Piano: Maugojata Valentinovich Sound: Camille Keska

implementation period

Saturday, December 21, 2022

Place of implementation

New Theater (Warsaw/Poland)

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Profile

[Masashi Yamamoto]
Contrabass player. He actively engages in contemporary works and improvisation. In pursuit of new musical expression through solo music, he has developed solo performances with elaborate programs including solo music from Baroque to modern times and experimental music of his own creation.
He was born in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture. He completed the special course of Tokyo University of the Arts. His performance in September 2022, featuring only contemporary works of solo contrabass, was selected as one of the concerts recommended by the 22 Keizo SAJI Prize and received favorable reviews. Active in Japan and overseas.