{"id":16626,"date":"2024-11-24T17:22:14","date_gmt":"2024-11-24T09:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/?p=16626"},"modified":"2024-11-24T17:22:21","modified_gmt":"2024-11-24T09:22:21","slug":"japanese-pianist-to-grace-the-singapore-stage-celebrating-10-years-of-takeshi-oi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/2024\/11\/24\/japanese-pianist-to-grace-the-singapore-stage-celebrating-10-years-of-takeshi-oi\/","title":{"rendered":"Japanese Pianist to Grace the Singapore Stage &#8211; Celebrating 10 Years of Takeshi Oi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mark your calendars for Sunday, 9th March 2025, and prepare for an unforgettable evening at the Victoria Concert Hall as Japanese pianist Takeshi Oi (\u5927\u4e95\u5065) celebrates the 10th anniversary of his illustrious career. Known for his unique blend of classical refinement and contemporary innovation, Oi will take audiences on a transformative musical journey in this one-night-only recital, launching C. Bechstein\u2019s 2025 concert series, proudly presented by True Music Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16628\" style=\"width:818px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-400x267.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-860x574.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-430x287.jpeg 430w, https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-700x467.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This carefully curated program highlights the breadth of Oi\u2019s artistry, featuring works by Chopin, Liszt, Debussy, Ligeti, and Ryuichi Sakamoto, and his own arrangement of Ravel\u2019s \u201cLa Valse\u201d. Each piece reflects a facet of Oi\u2019s musical vision: lyrical beauty, introspective depth, and vibrant innovation. From the dreamlike serenity of Pr\u00e9lude \u00e0 l&#8217;apr\u00e8s-midi d&#8217;un faune to the pulsating energy of La Valse, the evening is a testament to Oi\u2019s ability to breathe new life into timeless compositions. A tribute to the late Ryuichi Sakamoto adds a poignant touch, blending personal homage with musical celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Artiste<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Takeshi Oi began his piano studies at the age of three under his mother\u2019s tutelage. His early years were shaped by life in Germany and England, where he studied under a descendant of Mendelssohn. A defining moment came when a performance at London\u2019s Queen Elizabeth Hall inspired his resolve to become a pianist. By 13, Oi had made his London debut, performing a concerto with orchestra, following numerous competition victories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-1.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-1-400x267.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-1-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-1-860x574.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-1-430x287.jpeg 430w, https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-1-700x467.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-1-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After graduating from Japan\u2019s prestigious Kunitachi College of Music (\u56fd\u7acb\u97f3\u697d\u5927\u5b66), Oi spent nearly a decade as the exclusive pianist for Japan\u2019s first opera unit, LEGEND. His solo career soared with the 2015 release of Piano Love under King Records, followed by Piano Love II, which topped the Billboard Classical Chart. A Sony Xperia commercial and the debut of his genre-defying piano duo Kenbandanshi further solidified his reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, Oi has focused on solo projects, including his album reBUILD and the accompanying PIANO CLASSICS tour. Alongside performing, he has remained active in media, writing, lecturing, and nurturing the next generation of pianists. This recital celebrates his 10th solo career anniversary, a milestone in a journey defined by passion, innovation, and artistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t Miss This Remarkable Celebration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us on 9th March 2025 for an evening that celebrates Takeshi Oi\u2019s remarkable career and ushers in the future of classical music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf9f Ticket Prices: $18, $38, $58, $78<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfab Tickets on sale starting 12th December 2024!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2728 Exclusive Pre-Sale Offer: Enjoy 30% off tickets from 12\/12\/24 to 5\/1\/25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secure your seats from 12th December 2024 at <a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.sg\/\">ticketmaster.sg<\/a> and witness a recital that promises to be an extraordinary musical experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to follow Bechstein Music World on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BechsteinMusicWorld\/\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bechstein_music_world_sg\/\">Instagram<\/a> for the latest updates on more upcoming concerts and other events for 2025!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mark your calendars for Sunday, 9th March 2025, and prepare for an unforgettable evening at the Victoria Concert Hall as<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":16627,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[139,158,149,81],"class_list":["post-16626","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-past-events","tag-articles","tag-concerts","tag-events","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16626","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16626"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16626\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16630,"href":"https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16626\/revisions\/16630"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16627"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16626"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16626"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16626"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}