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Experience a rare meeting of music and visual art at Rohm Theatre Kyoto South Hall on January 31, 2027. This one-day-only performance brings together violinist Sayaka Shoji, artist Hiroshi Sugimoto, conductor Yuto Suzuki, and Ensemble Genesis. Together, they create a fresh take on classical music. The Sayaka Shoji & Hiroshi Sugimoto collaboration combines historic repertoire with modern artistic ideas. It also gives visitors a chance to experience an unusual cultural event in the heart of Kyoto.
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Sayaka Shoji & Hiroshi Sugimoto: Meet the Creative Minds
Sayaka Shoji has earned international recognition for her expressive violin playing and careful approach to music. Born in Tokyo and raised in Italy, she made history in 1999 by becoming the youngest winner of the Paganini International Competition at the time. Since then, she has performed with major orchestras around the world. She also plays a 1729 Stradivarius known as the “Recamier.” Her interests extend beyond traditional concert performances, leading to creative projects with artists and architects, including Hiroshi Sugimoto.
Hiroshi Sugimoto brings a completely different artistic perspective to the production. The New York-based artist is known for photography, architecture, stage design, and work connected to traditional Japanese performing arts. His visual style often explores time, space, and perception. For this performance, his stage design creates the visual setting for the music. As a result, the Sayaka Shoji & Hiroshi Sugimoto collaboration becomes more than a standard classical concert.
Sayaka Shoji & Hiroshi Sugimoto: Vivaldi Reimagined
The program begins with Jean-Féry Rebel’s The Four Elements. Written in 1737, the French Baroque work was strikingly modern for its time. Its unusual harmonies and bold opening immediately create a sense of movement and tension. The programme then turns to Max Richter’s Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi – The Four Seasons. Richter takes Vivaldi’s famous work and reshapes it through a modern minimalist approach. He keeps parts of the original material while creating a new musical structure around it. With Sugimoto’s stage design and Shoji’s violin at the center, the performance connects Baroque tradition with contemporary sound and visual art.
Sayaka Shoji & Hiroshi Sugimoto: Why See It Live in Kyoto
A live performance allows the music, stage design, and atmosphere to work together in a way that recordings cannot fully capture. The presence of Shoji’s violin, Suzuki’s conducting, and Ensemble Genesis creates an engaging musical experience. Meanwhile, Sugimoto’s visual approach adds another layer to the evening. Rohm Theatre Kyoto also provides an impressive setting for this unusual production. For international visitors, this one-night event offers a memorable way to explore Kyoto’s modern cultural scene. The Sayaka Shoji & Hiroshi Sugimoto performance is especially appealing to anyone who enjoys classical music, contemporary art, or creative collaborations.
[2027 Edition] Dates, Venues, and Tickets
[Sunday, January 31, 2027] – Rohm Theatre, Kyoto South Hall, Kyoto
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Ticketing Conditions: Admission to the Sayaka Shoji & Hiroshi Sugimoto performance is restrict to elementary school students and older; preschool children are not permitte. Tickets cannot be cancel, change, or refund after purchase.
Note on Japanese Lotteries: Many high-demand Japanese events allocate tickets through an advance ballot (chusen) system, requiring applications within a specific window where successful applicants are randomly drawn. This is a standard feature of Japanese ticketing rather than a Jasumo condition. Because exact application terms vary by event, precise conditions are confirm with customers directly in writing before any commitment is make.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The event takes place at the Rohm Theatre, Kyoto South Hall, in Kyoto Prefecture.
Admission requires a ticket for elementary school students and older, while preschool children are not permitt.
The concert features Jean-Féry Rebel’s The Four Elements and Max Richter’s reinterpretation of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons.
High-demand events often use an advance ballot system. Exact terms for this lottery event are confirmed directly with Jasumo prior to purchase.
An order is made up of the ticket price, the cost of the platforms used to purchase the ticket, and a service fee; please contact us for full details regarding your specific order.
Venue & Access
- Rohm Theatre Kyoto South Hall: Located in Okazaki, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto. Nearest stations include Higashiyama Station on the Tozai Subway Line, with nearby landmarks including the Heian Shrine and Lake Biwa Canal.
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