On Saturday 14th September 2024
At So Restaurant, 5 Middlesex Street, E1 7AA

To all who love music, song, and food!

So Restaurant welcome the brilliant Japanese singer Nozomi Fukushima accompanied by the talented pianist Saaya Matsumoto

Nozomi has a diverse repertoire, having trained as a classical singer at Tokyo University of the Arts, and due to commence her MA Musical Theatre course in London from September.

Saaya began her piano studies at the age of three. Developing an interest in jazz by the age of 18, she had been an active performer in the music scene of Fukuoka and other parts of Kyushu, playing with a variety of bands and musicians.

Nozomi and Saaya will be performing Japanese folk songs and popular oldies, opera classics, and musical and broadway favourites. We are super excited!

The line-up will include Opera (La Bohème, Gianni Schicchi), Ghibli songs (Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro), Japanese classic autumn songs, and more…!

Come to spend a perfect late summer evening with us accompanied by beautiful song and Japanese food!

About Nozomi Fukushima

Nozomi was born in Fukuoka prefecture. After having graduated from Shuyukan High School, she entered Tokyo University of the Arts and trained in the Department of Vocal Music as Soprano. In summer 2019, she flew to New York on her own. During her two-week stay, she watched 15 musical shows and became even more fascinated by the musical world. She has  been studying Musical Theatre since June 2022 in London with Mary Hammond, Karen Rabinowitz, and Lily Kerhoas.
She has appeared in numerous musicals and plays such as”Guys and Dolls”, “Footloose” “The light in the Piazza” and “Spring Awakening”.

Nozomi Fukushima website
福嶋 望実 ウェブサイト

About Saaya Matsumoto

Saaya was born in Miyakonojo, Japan in 1991, and began her piano studies at the age of three. With her parents’ love for music, she developed an interest in jazz by the age of 18 and moved to Fukuoka to pursue her studies.

As the pianist of the big band “Advanced Music Gallery”, she joined the vocalist and flugelhorn player TOKU in his recording of “Dear Mr. SINATORA” and his tour in 2015 and 2016.

Her debut album “Precious” was released in October 2022, showcasing her talents as both a composer and performer.

Saaya relocated to London, United Kingdom in March 2023 to expand her musical horizons and share her passion for jazz with new audiences.

Saaya Matsumoto website
松元 沙綾 ウェブサイト

Information

– There are regular tables and yatai seats. Please add a note should you have a preference of seating.

– Ticket covers the music element of the evening. As a restaurant, food and drink orders will be taken on the day  The usual menu will be available

– There will be two performances this evening; first one around 6:30pm and the second one around 7:30pm. The two performances will be different so please feel free to stay for both.

– Best to arrive between 5:30-6:15 to settle in comfortably with drinks and nibbles to enjoy the first performance.