Yuki Takebayashi studied in Kyoto with Shigeo Takesada and in Würzburg with Heiko Triebener and Carsten Vollmuth. He was a member of the orchestra academies of the Sinfonieorchester Wuppertal and the Staatskapelle Berlin. The tuba player is a prize-winner at the Japan Junior Wind and Percussion Competition (1st prize) as well as the Japan Wind and Percussion Competition (2nd prize). He has also taken part in the Pacific Music Festival and the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival. Yuki Takebayashi is a member of the brass ensemble Equi Helios Brass.

I love the fact that all the musicians on stage are working together towards a common goal. I think that the collective effort of hundreds of musicians moves not only the air, but also people’s hearts.

The tuba has a warm, harmonious sound that provides a lovely foundation for the orchestra. On the other hand, the tuba can also produce a wild, powerful sound, allowing it to make its presence felt. I find that really appealing.

Percussion. I just find it funny that, as a percussionist, you get to play such a wide variety of instruments.

Anton Bruckner. I am fascinated by the harmony and instrumentation of his orchestral works. It is always a great pleasure for me to perform his symphonies.