Belgium Pianist and composer selected to perform at the World Expo Osaka

Coming June 2025, Daniel Verstappen will touring in Japan, including the World Expo itself. Key highlights include:

**Wednesday, 18 June** Expo Osaka, outdoor stage, near the Belgian Pavilion, as part of Flanders Day (Flanders Week), in attendance by Minister-President Matthias Diependaele. Organized by Fit Flanders (Belgium-Japan).

**Sunday, 22 June** Sunset Hall Osaka (located near the Expo)

To foster a cultural exchange and creating a Bridge between Belgium and Japan, Mr. Verstappen will perform in a duo with the renowned local musician Seimo Yamaguchi, based in Osaka. Yamaguchi, a master of the shakuhachi, one of Japan’s most iconic traditional instruments, will bring a unique musical experience to the stage.

Blending classical elegance with contemporary innovation, Daniel Verstappen has performed at notable events, to the Belgian King and Queen at the World Expo in Dubai, and with international artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Ennio Morricone and Hans Zimmer.

Starting playing the piano at the age of 5, his goal is to connect generations with each other and to highlight the classical piano in modern and innovative ways, thereby inspiring young people.

Based on his previous album, the Reconnection World Tour went trough Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the USA,crossing world famous concert halls, such as The Kennedy Center - Washington, Carnegie Hall - New York, Sydney Opera House, Harpa - Iceland, Rudolfinum - Prague, Auckland Town Hall, Luxembourg Philharmonie,...

With his unique shows, piano acoustic as in combination with electronics, other musicians and visuals, he performed on international events and festivals such as Tomorrowland, Astoria Waldorf, BMW, Mercedes, Ruinart, Moet & Chandon,... and diplomatic celebrations such as the Belgium EU Presidency.

For more information, watch the video "ICE on FIRE" here


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