The current net-TV FX hit series Shogun, based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel, has revived interest in William Adams (1564-1620), the first Englishman accepted into Japanese society at the dawn of the 17th century.
St David’s Society committee member and the Music Director, Suguru Minamide presents an unusual but enchanting dinner show of words and music centred around letters Adams wrote describing his fateful voyage from Europe and his life in Japan.
Original music and improvisations on synthesizer and piano will be performed by the composer Suguru Minamide and the pianist Ayaka Yonemoto. Adam’s words will be read in slightly modernized form by the actor, writer and narrator Stuart Varnam-Atkin.
A special dinner show is co-organized by FCCJ Associate Members Liaison Committee and Special Project Committee, supported by The William Adams Club.
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