History of Solo Orchestra – 藤掛廣幸 (Hiro Fujikake Official Site)

Solo Orchestra Image The first Solo Orchestra was performed in 1979, and broadcasted by NHK(Japanese national television) , also captured by Newspapers. During the performance “Galactic Symphony(804)” was gained high reputation among various pieces, later the music was released worldwide from Belgium. Solo orchestra was called “One -man Orchestra” at the time. My dear friend, Jill Bain who lived in London named this performance, “Solo Orchestra” that only one person is able to play 100-member-orchestra with using computer to control more than 1000 different timbre and create magnificent sounds for symphonies, operas as well as various kinds of music. This is not only for recording purpose but also performing “Solo Orchestra” concerts attract good reviews. It is very unfortunate that there is a possibility that any work can be ruined depending on its performance, Hiro’s work was not exception, he had very regrettable experiences and that determined him to create ideal sounds that satisfies himself. A lot of past composers are often reassessed after many years from their death, we ‘ll never know how they were devastated by bad reputation at the period. The idea of “Solo Orchestra” is based on the composer’s thoughts that he eager to bring ideal presentation to the audience directly!

Sample Audio of Galactic Symphony

Solo Orchestra Works for TV
NHK Special, Documentary programs (My Home Land), TV Dramas, FM Dramas, CM（CM received the highest award）etc, Documentary Movies, Radios

Other Remarkable Works of Solo Orchestra

1979	TV / Concert The 1st Synthesizer Orchestra Concert at Chuden Hall in Nagoya (6,Dec.,1979) Played 10 synthesizers by himself. (No MTR, Live music) Broadcasted by NHK as a title of ” One man Orchestra” (12,Dec.,1979)
1982	Concert Solo Orchestra concert at NIPPON SEINEN-KAN HALL in Tokyo. Using 16 speakers of BOSE-802, 4 channel audio system (provided by BOSE)
1983	CD Solo Album of “GalacticSymphony” was released from Pavanne Records in Belgium.
	Ballet “BUN-NA” was first performed by Reiko Matsuoka Ballet.
1985	Concert Solo Orchestra concert at Automobil Museum in Brussel Belgium. Broadcasted by Belgium National Broadcasting (Now RTBF)
1988	Composed / Concert Released “The Spirit of Nature” with Solo Orchestra and chorus of 229 members at “Future Expo. Newspaper (in Japanese)▶︎ A music titled “Flying” was composed for the presentation of big screen at the main pavilion.
	Ballet “Ah! Nomugi-Toge” was first performed by Reiko Matsuoka Ballet. The ballet was also performed in Russia and U.S.A.
1989	Audio Produce As a general directer of “World Design Expo.” , composed, performed and produced many of music in the venue . “Angel Chorus” was composed for the main entrance with 16 channels.
	Composed / Concert Composed and performed the opening music of “World Design EXpo.” . As a panelist, gave a lecture and performed at the same time. Nespaper (in Japanese)▶︎
	Outdoor Concert Performed in front of the “Usuzumi cherry blossoms” which lives more than 1,500 years and designated as a national natural treasure with George Kawaguchi, who was one of Japanese famous drummers. Attracted more that 1,000 audience. (14, April)
1990	CD 1st Album of “The Enchanted Forest” with Sir James Galway was released worldwide. The album was ranked in Billboard Top 10 more than 5 months in a row, in classical crossover category and a million seller in U.S.A.
	Concert “Hiroshima Spirit”, lyrics by Tomin Harada, music by Hiro was released on 6th, August at Hiroshima Sea and Island Expo. The music was performed by solo orchestra with a pan flute and mixed chorus. It was composed to wish for world peace. Hiro donated all fees to Hiroshima city for the preservation of the atomic bomb dome. It’s been sang at every Memorial Day in Hiroshima and when the chorus group of Hiroshima have stage at overseas.
1993	Musical “BUN-NA”　Composed and performed. The musical was also performed in China.
1994	CD The second album with Sir James Galway “Lark in the clear Air” Recorded in Sydney and New York. Worldwide Release.
1995	Concert “Hiroshima Spirit(401)” was rewritten for symphony orchestra and performed by Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra and Hiroshima Chorus Union at 50th Atomic Bomb Memorial Day. It was also performed in 2007.
	Concert “DOKI(potsherd)(400)” was performed with 8 soloists, 200-member chorus, 2 percussionists, a piano and solo orchestra. Newpaper (in Japanese) ▶︎
	Musical “A tale of little world(375)” first performed and composed.
1997	Opera joint project with China and Japan “The Vanished Sun (371)” was composed and first performed. It took almost three years to realize.
	Opera “Sky of Kakamino(373)” was was composed and first performed. Next year it was rewritten for a chorus suite called “Calling from ground”. Newspaper (in Japanese)▶︎
1999	Outdoor Concert Performed with Daihachi Oguchi who is a Japanese Taiko(dram) player at 13th Anniversary for the Restoration of National Treasure, Taiko-man(gate) at Matsumoto castle.(31,July) Hiro collaborated with Daihachi Oguchi many times at several occasions.
	Opera ”A song of paper-making“was composed and first performed.
2001	Concert Hiro Fujikake Solo Orchestra “Wings to Eternity”
2003	Opera “A Bean” was composed and first performed.
2005	Symphony “IZUMO(301)“, was composed and first performed. This piece was one of Hiro’s masterpiece.
2014	Concert Art Performance of twelve-layered ceremonial kimono and recitation.
	Opera “A Dream in Moonlight (365-B)” was composed.

A	Under the Rainbow（のちに▶︎妖精の森） Love Song（愛の歌） Star Children（星の子供） Fantasy（ファンタジー）
B	Romantic World （ロマンティックワールド） Pavane for Muse （ミューズのパヴァーヌ） Riverside Serenade（河のほとりで） Song of Alps（アルプスの歌） Lullaby for A disused Doll（木馬）

A	Under the Rainbow （It becomes The Enchanted Forest） Love Song Star Children Fantasy
B	Romantic World Pavane for Muse Riverside Serenade Song of Alps Lullaby for A disused Doll