Michikazu Matsune Brings Düsseldorf's Favorite Songs to Life at FFT
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Favourite Songs of Düsseldorf: When Favorite Songs Tell Stories
On November 21, 2026, Michikazu Matsune transforms the foyer of FFT Düsseldorf into a special listening and meeting space. At Favourite Songs of Düsseldorf, personal favorite songs, memories, and the stories behind the music take center stage.
An Evening Between Sound, Memory, and Conversation
A favorite song can feel like a love letter, become an anthem of protest, or carry the soundtrack of an unforgettable day. This emotional trace is followed by the Japan-born artist Michikazu Matsune, who lives in Vienna. He asks residents and guests of Düsseldorf: What is your favorite song?
The responses flow into an archive of personal anecdotes and a playlist that connects various languages, genres, and generations. This results in a polyphonic portrait of the city – not about big headlines, but about intimate musical memories.
Booklet Presentation and Listening Session
The event as part of Nippon Performance Nights combines the presentation of the resulting booklet with a conversation and a listening session. Selected songs meet personal stories; music is not only heard but also experienced as cultural memory and social connection.
The dramatic tension arises from the synchronization of voice, sound, and memory. Between pop, opera, international songs, and personal discoveries, an open stage performance develops, in which the audience listens attentively, shares associations, and experiences Düsseldorf from an unusually personal perspective.
Japanese-German Dialogue at FFT Düsseldorf
Favourite Songs of Düsseldorf is part of Nippon Performance Nights Vol. 12, a program series curated by FFT Düsseldorf. Productions from Japan and works of Japanese artists in Europe engage with the special German-Japanese context of Düsseldorf.
The format ties into Matsune's participatory working method: listening becomes an artistic method, and the audience becomes a co-designer of a living sound archive. The atmosphere remains accessible, focused, and open to surprising musical connections.
Conclusion: Düsseldorf Sounds Personal
Anyone who wants to experience music not just as a concert but as memory, conversation, and shared experience will find an extraordinary evening at Favourite Songs of Düsseldorf. On November 21, 2026, a space opens up in FFT Düsseldorf for favorite songs and the stories that live on in them. Mark the date now and hear Düsseldorf with new ears.
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