Masayuki Sano Announced as Guest for Yosuke Iida's First Solo Full Orchestra Concert in Kyoto; Duet Details Revealed

Billboard Japan (Hanshin Contents Link Co., Ltd.) has announced that Masayuki Sano will appear as a guest artist for the Kyoto performance of Yosuke Iida's first solo full orchestra concert, titled 'billboard classics YOSUKE IIDA Premium Symphonic Concert -MAESTOSO-'.

Sano and Iida shared many years together at the Shiki Theatre Company, where Sano played iconic roles such as the Phantom in 'The Phantom of the Opera' and the Beast in 'Beauty and the Beast.' This concert will mark a special reunion as the two actors, who once shared the same roles, stand together on stage backed by a full orchestra.

In addition to the previously announced Tokyo guest, Seiko Niizuma, details of the duets with Sano have also been released. Audiences can expect spectacular performances in both Tokyo and Kyoto, showcasing unique vocal harmonies that can only be experienced at this live event.

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Seiko Niizuma commented: 'I've been in the same concerts as Mr. Iida before, but this is the first time we'll sing together. I'm so happy the promise we made to duet together is coming true so soon. He is as sincere and loyal as his nickname "The Professor" suggests. I truly look forward to it.'

Masayuki Sano commented: 'Congratulations on the concert. While we were in the Shiki company, we never stood on stage together because we played the same roles. I am genuinely happy to finally sing with Mr. Iida in our first post-company collaboration. Thank you.'

Scheduled Songs: - Yosuke Iida x Seiko Niizuma (Tokyo): 'Beauty and the Beast' (from Beauty and the Beast) - Yosuke Iida x Masayuki Sano (Kyoto): 'The Music of the Night' (from The Phantom of the Opera)

Concert Information: - Tokyo: July 3, 2026, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall - Kyoto: August 8, 2026, Kyoto Concert Hall Main Hall - Cast: Yosuke Iida, Guests (Tokyo: Seiko Niizuma, Kyoto: Masayuki Sano), Conductor: Yuki Takai, Orchestra: Tokyo Philharmonic (Tokyo) / Osaka Symphony (Kyoto)