Bozeman Symphony to Perform with Kishi Bashi

 

Internationally celebrated singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Kishi Bashi returns to Bozeman in February to captivate Bozeman audiences with another stellar concert in the Bozeman Symphony Presents Series.

Kishi Bashi and the Bozeman Symphony concerts are the weekend of February 14 to 16 at the Willson Auditorium in downtown Bozeman. These highly anticipated performances will showcase Kishi Bashi’s exceptional talents as a violinist, composer, and vocalist, accompanied by the orchestra in a harmonious fusion of Japanese and American influences. Known for his innovative approach to music, Kishi Bashi expertly weaves together a tapestry of sounds using not just the violin but also instruments like guitar and keyboard, along with vocal looping technology and beatboxing.

The program for this momentous concert features romantic favorites including Mendelssohn’s famous Wedding March, Michel Legrand’s theme from the film Summer of ‘42, the romance from Prokofiev’s Lt. Kije Suite, and Tchaikovsky’s remarkable Romeo and Juliet overture.” Kishi Bashi will also perform solo numbers from his repertoire.

The virtuoso violinist and artist-activist will also serve as the Bozeman Symphony’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence. He plans to conduct a Masterclass at Montana State University, perform a free family concert, and read to children at a Symphony Storytime among other events during his two-week tenure.   

Born Kaoru Ishibashi in Seattle and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, to parents who were professors at Old Dominion University. Kishi Bashi’s musical journey began at Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he honed his film scoring and violin skills. Currently based in Athens, Georgia, Kishi Bashi was also the singer and a founding member of the electronic rock group Jupiter One. His music has been featured in various commercial campaigns, including Microsoft, Smart cars, and a Sony tablet.

The three performances will be Friday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 15, at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 16, at 2:30 p.m. at the Willson Auditorium, 404 West Main Street. Tickets start at $30 for adults, with discounted rates available for students, and are available at https://www.bozemansymphony.org/kishi-bashi-and-the-bozeman-symphony or by calling 406-585-9774.

These exclusive concerts are made possible thanks to the generous support of sponsors Cal & Tricia DeSouza and Gary Kunis & Connie Wong.