Ryuichi Sakamoto was a composer of breathtaking range—an artist who scored the emotions of entire generations. From the Oscar-winning grandeur of The Last Emperor to the aching intimacy of Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, his music was both deeply personal and profoundly cinematic.
In this powerful live tribute, the Bang on a Can All-Stars breathe new life into Sakamoto’s iconic 1996 album. With arrangements by Ken Thomson, the ensemble reimagines selections from some of his most unforgettable works, including The Sheltering Sky, Wuthering Heights, and more.
This is a celebration of legacy—a chance to experience Sakamoto’s music as it was never heard before: raw, intimate, and alive. With each movement, the All-Stars honor a visionary who composed without boundaries and dreamed in sound.
They don’t just perform Sakamoto’s music. They invite us into his world.
May 16th, 2026
May 16th, 2026
Bang on a Can All-Stars: Ryuichi Sakamoto, 1996 is at Beverly Hills's Bram Goldsmith Theater at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, which is located at 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 90210.
Bang on a Can All-Stars: Ryuichi Sakamoto, 1996 tickets start at $56.
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