Photo courtesy of YOSHIKI
Composer, pianist and Japanese rock star YOSHIKI will perform the U.S. national anthem at Dodger Stadium on April 27, as part of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Japanese Heritage Night presented by Daiso.
The performance, featuring YOSHIKI’s unique arrangement, will take place before the Dodgers face the Miami Marlins. Japanese Heritage Night is a special event acknowledging the culture and traditions of Japanese Heritage.
“I am deeply honored to return to Dodger Stadium, performing the national anthem of the United States, a country that has embraced my creative journey for nearly three decades,” stated YOSHIKI in the announcement. “I am approaching this rendition as a cinematic fusion, blending a modern, cutting-edge aesthetic with a classical operatic foundation, all while maintaining the utmost respect for the anthem’s tradition.”
The stadium appearance serves as a high-profile prelude to YOSHIKI’s return to the U.S. stage this summer. Part of his “Classical 2026” concert series, YOSHIKI will headline The Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 16 and 17.
Titled “Scarlet Night” and “Violet Night,” the performances mark YOSHIKI’s U.S. comeback following his third cervical spine surgery in late 2024. YOSHIKI will change the set list for each performance, making each night a unique experience for fans. Tickets are now on sale. Named one of the TIME100: Most Influential People of 2025, YOSHIKI is a multidisciplinary tour de force with more than 50 million records sold.
AloJapan.com