© Fumiaki Fujimoto
Art x Art x Art is a new series introducing artistic scenes from around the world, with a spotlight on artists who pursue new music and forms of artistic expression for an audience, which is always willing to experience something new. Part 1 of the series will feature globetrotting composer Dai Fujikura, and the world premiere of a new indoor electronica collaboration between him and Ryuichi Sakamoto. Director Daizaburo Harada has chosen young video artists who are creating video to be played along with the music as well. In between the first and second performances, a menu filled with strange and surprising creations inspired by Dai Fujikura’s music will be offered by Chef Kaneko from the french restaurant Omoetesando L’as. Food will be served in the foyer and on the sky terrace as Dai Fujikura’s music plays, allowing the participants to experience the totality of Hakuju Hall in a way like never before.
Dai Fujikura (composer)
Dai Fujikura was born in Osaka in 1977, and moved to the UK where he studied composition with Edwin Roxburgh, Daryl Runswick, and George Benjamin since he was 15 years old. He has been the recipient of numerous prizes, including 1st Prize in the Serocki International Composers’ Competition (1998), the Paul Hindemith Awards (2007), Special Prize from the Giga-Hertz-Award (2008), and the Otaka Prize (2009). His recent work includes a piano concerto commissioned by Philharmonia Orchestra of UK and Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra, a piece commissioned by Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra, a piece for viola solo and electronic work commissioned by IRCAM (2009), and a piece for the official Boulez 85th birthday celebrations commissioned by Chicago Symphony Orchestra (2010). One of his works which was dedicated to Gustavo Dudamel was performed at his world premiere in February 2011. Dai Fujikura is published by G Ricordi & Co, London – part of the Universal Music Publishing Classical. He appeared on a famous Japanese TV show “Jounetsu Tairiku,” and has been receiving a lot of attention recently.
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