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Academy and Golden Globe award-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto

Matthew Sweet's looks back on the life and career of the composer and pianist Ryuichi Sakamoto and speaks to his son Neo Sora about his father's final film Opus.

Matthew Sweet's looks back on the life and career of the multi-award-winning composer, pianist, producer and actor Ryuichi Sakamoto and speaks to his son, Neo Sora, about making his father's final concert film "Opus" as well as the legendary musician's legacy. Music includes Sakamoto's Oscar-winning score for The Last Emperor, his final film Monster, The Revenant, and exclusive tracks from Neo Sora's concert film of his father - Opus.

59 minutes

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Sat 23 Mar 2024 15:00
麻豆社 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto

    Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence "Main Theme"

    Performer: Studio Orchestra.
    • Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence.
    • Virgin.
    • 1.

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto

    The Last Emperor "First Coronation"

    Performer: Studio Orchestra.
    • The Last Emperor Original Soundtrack.
    • Virgin.
    • 1.

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto

    The Last Emperor "Where Is Armo?"

    Performer: Studio Orchestra.
    • The Last Emperor Original Soundtrack.
    • Virgin.
    • 3.

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto

    The Last Emperor "The Baby (Was Born Dead)"

    Performer: Studio Orchestra.
    • The Last Emperor Original Soundtrack.
    • Virgin.

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto

    Love is the Devil "Love is the Devil"

    • Love is the Devil Original Soundtrack.
    • Asphodel.
    • 28.

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto

    Snake Eyes "Snake Eyes (Short Version)"

    Performer: Studio Orchestra.
    • Snake Eyes (Music from the Motion Picture).
    • Hollywood Records.
    • 1.

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto

    Snake Eyes "The Storm"

    Performer: Studio Orchestra.
    • Snake Eyes (Music from the Motion Picture).
    • Hollywood Records.
    • 10.

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto

    Femme Fatale "Bolerish"

    Orchestra: Brussels Philharmonic. Conductor: Dirk Bross茅.
    • Ryuichi Sakamoto Music For Film.
    • Silva Screen Records Ltd.
    • 9.

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto

    The Revenant "The Revenant Theme 2"

    Performer: Studio Orchestra.
    • The Revenant (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Milan Records.
    • 15.

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto

    The Revenant "Arriving at Fort Kiowa"

    Performer: Studio Orchestra.
    • The Revenant (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Milan Records.
    • 11.

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto

    The Revenant "Out of Horse"

    Performer: Studio Orchestra.
    • The Revenant (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Milan Records.
    • 17.

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto

    Proxima "Exhibition Room"

    Performer: Studio Orchestra.
    • Proxima (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Sony Classical.
    • 3.

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto

    Proxima "Reunion"

    Performer: Studio Orchestra.
    • Proxima (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Sony Classical.
    • 9.

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto

    Opus "Bibo no Aozora"

    Performer: Ryuichi Sakamoto.

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto

    Opus "The Sheltering Skies"

    Performer: Ryuichi Sakamoto.

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto

    Opus "The Last Emperor"

    Performer: Ryuichi Sakamoto.

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto

    Opus "Opus"

    Performer: Ryuichi Sakamoto.

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto

    Monster "Aqua"

    Performer: Ryuichi Sakamoto.
    • Monster - Motion Picture Soundtrack.
    • Commons.
    • 7.

Broadcast

  • Sat 23 Mar 2024 15:00
    麻豆社 Radio 3

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