RYUICHI SAKAMOTO | OPUS

The definitive swan song of a beloved maestro in a one-of-a-kind musical and cinematic experience.

Legendary Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto lived many musical lives in his 71 years. On March 28, 2023, Sakamoto sadly passed away from cancer. In the final stages of his life, with touring and solo shows now impossible due to his health, he yearned to perform for the world one last time and leave us with one final unforgettable performance – featuring just him, his piano and a small film crew.

Directed by Sakamoto’s son Neo Sora, and produced by Sakamoto’s wife and manager Norika Sora, the film was shot in monochrome at an empty NHK recording studio in one of the finest audio dynamics in Japan. Sakamoto curated a heartfelt selection of 21 compositions from across his storied career for the final time, captured with breathtaking intimacy and emotion.