ASIAN PREMIERE An evocative reinterpretation of Serge Gainsbourg INTRODUCTION Gainsbourg Symphonic is a tribute to the legendary musician Serge Gainsbourg by his equally magnetic muse and partner Jane Birkin. A fashion icon, singer and actress, Jane Birkin, whose Arabesque concerts at HKAF 2004 were sell-out successes, has recorded many Gainsbourg songs including the legendary Je t’aime… moi non plus, originally written for Brigitte Bardot. Jane Birkin’s partner in music and life, Serge Gainsbourg (1928 – 1991), was a pianist, composer, poet, actor, film director, and French cultural icon; his countless hits covered every music genre from jazz to chanson, from pop to disco and new wave. French president François Mitterrand said at his funeral "he was our Baudelaire, our Apollinaire, he elevated song to the level of art". 25 years after Gainsbourg premature death, Jane Birkin has created the first ever symphonic concert in tribute to Gainsbourg’s legacy in pop music. Jointly created by artistic director/music producer, Philippe Lerichonne and Japanese composer, arranger and pianist, Nobuyuki Nakajima, this exceptional concert reveals the full range of Gainsbourg’s fabulous music. Don’t miss Jane Birkin’s return, in concert with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, and the timeless, unforgettable songs of Serge Gainsbourg! MUSICIANS Artistic Direction Philippe Lerichomme Arrangements and Piano Nobuyuki Nakajima Conductor Didier Benetti with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra ADDITIONAL INFO Nobuyuki Nakajima Nakajima has been performing piano solo and chamber music shows as well as composing music for NHK drama series, "Yae no Sakura", "Kamisama no Boat" and so on, and for films "The Fallen Angel" and "The Mourner". Other works include the Jane Birkin world tour "Via Japan" (27 countries, around 70 performances) as musical director since 2011, and the world tour "GAINSBOURG SYMPHONIQUE" as orchestral arranger & pianist since 2016. His remix title, "Thinking of you (NN's Dreamy Mix)", has been included in the compilation, "Ibiza Sundowner" by the world-class DJ, José Padilla and sold worldwide. Solo works include "Ete, Palma", "MELANCOLIA", “Cancellare", "clair-obscure", "Broken Blossoms" and so on. Official website of Nobuyuki Nakajima: http://www.nobuyukinakajima.com/