Jeff Mills presents PHOENIX - Electronic Symphonica - Special Guests Hiromi Uehara and LEO

schedule: SUN. May 17, 2026
Venue: Box1000
Fee: Premium ticket (reserved seating on the second floor) 25,000 yen *1 / S ticket (reserved seating on the second floor) 18,000 yen *2 / A ticket (standing on the first floor) 10,000 yen / U25 ticket (standing on the first floor) 7,000 yen

concept

Jeff Mills' vision of the future of "Hinotori"

Inspired by Osamu Tezuka HINOTORI (Phoenix): Future Jeff Mills has produced a one-night-only, completely original performance. Based on the themes of eternal life and reincarnation, the piece tells Narratives of Hinotori through magnificent music. Accompanied by Hiromi Uehara, the piece combines electronic, piano, and traditional instruments to portray the universal message of the original work as a new sound Narratives for the modern era.

Event Overview

schedule: SUN. May 17, 2026
time: 18:00 start (doors open at 17:00)
Venue: Box1000 (Floor Map)
original work: Osamu Tezuka HINOTORI (Phoenix): Future
Cast: Jeff Mills

Hiromi Uehara

LEO
Organized by: MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives / TBS
Planning and Production: Axis Records

U/M/A/A Inc.
Planning cooperation: TEZUKA PRODUCTIONS Co., Ltd.

*The correct spelling of the character "Tsuka" in Osamu Tezuka / TEZUKA PRODUCTIONS Co., Ltd. is the old style.

Performers

Jeff Mills

Born in Detroit, USA in 1963, he is pioneer of "Detroit techno" which can be said to be the origin of modern electronic music. In recent years, he has been actively collaborating not only with music but also with modern art, and was awarded the title of Officer of the Order of Letters by France.

<Comments from the cast>
The environmental phase transitions and Osamu Tezuka 's seemingly playful imagery are the best way for us humans to express this. As Narratives of "Future Arc," there are certainly elements that point to hope.

Hiromi Uehara

Born in Hamamatsu City Shizuoka Prefecture in 1979. Made his international debut in 2003 with "Another Mind.". Won a Grammy Award in 2011 for "Best Contemporary Jazz Album". Performed at the opening ceremony of the 2021 the Tokyo Olympics. Won "Best Music Award" at the 47th Japan Academy Awards in 2023 for the film "BLUE GIANT.".

<Comments from the cast>
I'm really looking forward to the universe that Jeff Mills, myself, and koto player LEO will create within the world of "Hinotori." I want to go and capture something that can only be born in that moment, while soaking up the atmosphere of the new museum.

LEO

Born in 1998, this koto player has attracted attention for her genre-defying, borderless activities. She began playing the koto at the age of nine, and at the age of 16, she became the youngest person ever to win the top prize and the Minister of Education at Japanese Music Competition in Kumamoto. She then enrolled at Tokyo University of the Arts. She has appeared in many media outlets, including on "Japanese TV documentary series" "Untitled Concert" and "Tetsuko's Room"

<Comments from the cast>
I am very excited to hear how the sound of the koto will resonate within Jeff Mills' magnificent soundscape. I am honored to be able to share the stage with Hiromi Uehara and weave Narratives of "Hinotori" through sound.