The final concert of the Japanese virtuoso is captured in an aching meditation on mortality and legacy.
Category: Sakamoto, Ryuichi
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Oscars’ In Memoriam: Academy Honors Aleksei Navalny and Andrea Bocelli Performs
Before paying tribute to the industry figures who died in the past year, a clip of the Russian opposition leader played as an introduction to the segment.
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Oscars’ In Memoriam Segment Includes Honor for Aleksei Navalny
Before paying tribute to the industry figures who died in the past year, a clip of the Russian opposition leader played as an introduction to the segment.
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A Playlist to Remember the Musicians We Lost in 2023
A playlist honoring David Crosby, Wayne Shorter, Sinead O’Connor, Jimmy Buffett and other musicians who died this year.
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A Séance With Ryuichi Sakamoto at the Shed
“Kagami,” a new mixed-reality presentation, features a virtual likeness of the late composer. It becomes, mostly despite itself, an affecting meditation on grief.
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Ryuichi Sakamoto, Oscar-Winning Japanese Composer, Dies at 71
The New York Times – Music:Mr. Sakamoto, whose work with Yellow Magic Orchestra influenced electronic music, composed scores for “The Last Emperor” and “The Revenant.”