2017 marks the 85th anniversary of the birth of Glenn Gould (died in 1982), a solitary musician and pianist born in Canada. To commemorate this, at the request of the Glenn Gould Foundation of Canada, Gould's special exhibitions and concerts are being held all over the world. Sakamoto was asked to curate an event in Japan. Sakamoto, who has been influenced by Gould since he was a child and loves Gould's music so much that he has released a compilation CD of his own selection, accepts this request.
12 A fusion event such as Glenn Gould related exhibitions and concerts on the moon Glenn Gould Gathering It was decided to hold.
12 Moon 15 From day 3 Alva Noto, an artist who leads contemporary electronic music in Germany, will hold a concert over the course of the day. From Austrian guitarist and pioneered new acoustic world, musician Fennesz and other musicians who have been friends for many years, as well as Luxembourg genius, pianist Francesco Tristano, and Canada. Loscil Appeared. Each day, a talk session will be held with the participation Akira Asada
This exhibition is at Sogetsu Hall 12 Moon 13 Start from Sunday (Wednesday).
Founded this year 150 Canada, which celebrated its anniversary, is also the country of origin of Gould, and since the embassy is adjacent to the event venue, Oscar Peterson in the embassy The theater will be opened and Gould-related video screenings will be held. Admission to special exhibitions and screenings is free.
The birth of Glenn Gould, curated by Ryuichi Sakamoto 85 Tickets for the Anniversary Live & Talk Session 11 Moon 11 Prior to the general release on Sunday (Saturday), Ten Moon Four Pre-sale by the organizer will start from noon on Sunday (Wednesday)!
For details, please visit the official website
https://www.gggathering.com/