X JAPAN’S FIRST SINGLE IN EIGHT YEARS “ANGEL”
TO BE RELEASED IN JULY ALONG WITH YOSHIKI’S
NEWEST SINGLE “REQUIEM” FOR 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF
YOSHIKI CLASSICAL
LOS ANGELES, CA / MAY 16, 2023 – Japanese rock artist YOSHIKI’s highly-
anticipated 2023 classical world tour was announced at the GRAMMY Museum® on
May 15.
During a press conference attended by U.S. and international media, YOSHIKI –
composer, classically-trained pianist, rock drummer, and leader of rock bands X JAPAN
and THE LAST ROCKSTARS – revealed details of the upcoming tour, titled Yoshiki
Classical 10th Anniversary World Tour with Orchestra 2023 “REQUIEM”.
Information: https://www.yoshiki.net/worldtour2023
“One of Asia’s most influential artists” – Pianist Magazine
“After tragedy, YOSHIKI has used music to heal” – New York Post
“A musical innovator” – Billboard
“YOSHIKI delivers a performance of a lifetime at Carnegie Hall” – Huff Post
YOSHIKI will perform a series of classical concerts with orchestra this October,
headlining shows at Tokyo Garden Theater (Tokyo), Royal Albert Hall (London), Dolby
Theater (L.A.), and Carnegie Hall (New York).
This tour will be the first time a Japanese artist has headlined all these historic venues.
The concerts will celebrate the tenth anniversary of his Yoshiki Classical album which
reached #1 on iTunes Classical charts in 10 countries.
YOSHIKI will perform his new compositions, orchestral performances of his chart-
topping songs from X Japan and his new groups, and pieces by classical composers
Beethoven, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and Rachmaninoff.
The tour will also feature several special guest performers to be announced in the
coming weeks.
“REQUIEM” – Teaser Video
YOSHIKI said, “Last year in May I lost my mother. At that time, I couldn’t do anything. I
had to cancel my live TV shows, and I actually went to see a doctor, The tears kept
coming for days. Then I started composing this song called ‘Requiem’. I thought I should
move forward, I shouldn’t give up. To move forward and to really thank my fans who
supported me, I decided to do this tour.”
In addition to his groundbreaking world tour, YOSHIKI will release his latest single,
“Requiem”, on July 21. X Japan’s first single in eight years, “Angel”, will be released on
July 28.
YOSHIKI was invited by the GRAMMY Museum to make the announcements at a
performance and conversation event hosted by the museum’s Chief Curator and VP of
Curatorial Affairs Jasen Emmons.
YOSHIKI has gained international recognition for his work in music, television, and film.
The Disney+ documentary film Yoshiki: My Music Story is currently airing; and Yoshiki
Live at Carnegie Hall is available to PBS viewers nationwide.
YOSHIKI’s talent competition series YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X became the
#1 ranked variety show on Hulu Japan, leading to the upcoming debut of hot new boy
band “XY”. Recently, YOSHIKI finished a sold-out world tour with his rock group THE
LAST ROCKSTARS.
Yoshiki Classical 10th Anniversary World Tour with Orchestra 2023 “Requiem”
Information: https://www.yoshiki.net/worldtour2023
Tokyo Garden Theater
Tokyo, Japan
Performances: October 7-9, 2023
Ticket information (Japan time)
YOSHIKI Card Holder and Membership-Only Pre-Sale:
Tue. 5/16 12:00 – Sun. 5/28 23:59: Yoshiki Rakuten Card (first tier)
Mon. 5/29 12:00 – Sun. 6/4 23:59: Yoshiki Rakuten Card (second tier)
Mon. 6/5 12:00 – Sun. 6/11 23:59: Yoshiki Visa / Yoshiki MasterCard pre-sale / UDO Premium
Members
Mon. 6/12 12:00 – Sun. 6/18 23:59: Yoshiki Mobile / Yoshiki Channel / UDO Members
Mon. 6/19 12:00 – Sun. 6/25 23:59: Overseas residents / Team Yoshiki / Lawson
Sat. 7/1 15:00 – General On Sale
https://l-tike.com/yoshiki-classical/
Royal Albert Hall
London, UK
Performance: October 13, 2023
Tickets on sale:
Thursday, May 18 at 10:00am (UK time) – Royal Albert Hall Friends & Patrons pre-sale
Friday May 19 at 10:00am (UK time) – General on sale
https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2023/yoshiki
Dolby Theatre
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Performance: October 20, 2023
Tickets on sale: Tuesday, May 16 at 10:00am USA PT
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/09005EABD2E95718
Carnegie Hall – Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
New York, NY, USA
Performance: October 28, 2023
Tickets on sale: Tuesday, May 16 at 1:00pm USA ET
https://www.carnegiehall.org/calendar/2023/10/28/yoshiki-classical-0800pm
YOSHIKI
YOSHIKI is a composer, classically-trained pianist, rock drummer, and the leader of the
rock groups X Japan and The Last Rockstars. YOSHIKI was named “one of the most
influential musicians and composers in Japanese history” by Consequence and is
described by Billboard as “a musical innovator.”
His worldwide projects include a song dedicated to the tenth anniversary of the Emperor
of Japan’s reign, the official theme song for the World Expo, Hollywood film
soundtracks, and the official theme song for the prestigious Golden Globe Awards. Led
by YOSHIKI, X Japan has sold over 30 million albums and singles and sold out the
55,000-seat Tokyo Dome a record-breaking 18 times. He was the first Asian musician to
perform at the world’s greatest music halls including Madison Square Garden, Wembley
Arena, and solo performances at Carnegie Hall.
In 2022, YOSHIKI’s talent competition series YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X with
NTV became the #1 ranked variety show on Hulu Japan, leading to the upcoming debut
of hot new boy band “XY”. YOSHIKI formed the rock supergroup The Last Rockstars,
followed by the release of their first single and a sold-out world tour.
In addition to his music activities, he is also a fashion icon as the designer of his high-
fashion kimono brand YOSHIKIMONO and the first Japanese male to appear on the
cover of Vogue Japan. YOSHIKI was chosen to be the first living person to have a Hello
Kitty doll named after him, called “yoshikitty”. YOSHIKI has his own Visa and
Mastercard, top-selling premium wines (with Robert Mondavi, Jr.) and Champagne (with
prestigious French establishment Maison Pommery), and an exclusive energy drink
collaboration with Coca-Cola Japan.
Official Website: https://www.yoshiki.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoshikiofficial/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/yoshiki
Carnegie Hall photo credit: Jeff Goldberg / Esto