
Results of the Second Preliminary Round: Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
Announcement of the Results of the Second Preliminary Round for The Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 Contestants who are listed below have passed the Second Preliminary Round of the Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 The Final Round of the...

Results of First Preliminary Round: Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
The announcement of the Results of the First Preliminary Round for The Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 No.56 KIKO Erika No.68 Kornilios Viktor MICHAILIDIS No.90 TAKAHASHI Tatsuma No.106 KANNARI Daiki No.124 YOSHIZAKI Ayano No.156 Nikita SOROKIN No.171...

Holding of the Contestants’ Briefing : Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
The contestants' briefing for the Competition was held on Sunday, October 6 The contestants' briefing for the Competition was held on Sunday, October 6 in the presence of Mr. Tadaaki Otaka, chairperson of the Panel of Judges, and Mr. Ken Takaseki, the judge. The First...

Announcement of Contestants : Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
The Competition in 2024 received 291 applications from 37 countries/regions. Of these, 18 participants from 10 countries were selected by Screening Documents and Footage. They will face the first preliminary round on Monday, October 7, and Tuesday, 8. 39 Kent...

To Know “What You’re Doing It For” is the Source of Strength in Music and Life: Interview with Marlene Ito
To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the reunification of Germany, Min-On Concert Association invited the Pangaea Trio Berlin to Japan to perform from February 25 to March 9. https://youtu.be/5KwM62psaVQ This extraordinary trio is comprised of members from the...

“I Prefer to Play from My Heart” – Interview with Fabio Hager
The Fabio Hager Sexteto recently concluded a highly successful tour of Japan, staging 25 performances in 23 cities between January and March. This year marks the 54th edition of the Min-On Tango Series, which began in 1970, and have since then invited numerous...

“Music and cultural exchange can connect people’s hearts and convey emotions and thoughts beyond words.”
Interview with Mrs. Natalia Salazar Balderrama, Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of the Embassy of the Plurinational State of Bolivia in Japan https://youtu.be/kut-eS868nE Min-On: Thank you very much for giving us this invaluable opportunity to interview you at your...

“Believing in the Power of Education and Music to Change Lives, Thoughts and Feelings”
On November 15 last year, Tareq Jundi, one of Jordan’s most renowned musicians, performed at the “Japan-Jordan Friendship Concert” held to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Jordan and Japan. We had the privilege of...

IIUM officials visit Min-On Music Museum
On June 1, Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Berghout, director of the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC) and research arm of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), and ISTAC’s Asst. Prof. Dr. Nurui Ain Norman called on the Min-On...

Tajikistan ambassador visits Min-On
On April 10, His Excellency Salim Farhod, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tajikistan to Japan, called on the Min-On Concert Association in Tokyo. Greeted by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi and other senior officials, Ambassador Salim...

Chinese students tour Min-On Music Museum
On April 8, a delegation of students from the People’s Republic of China called on the Min-On Concert Association in Tokyo. During their visit, they toured the Min-On Music Museum, viewing its collection of classic pianos and music boxes. They also viewed the “Music...

Slovakian ambassador visits Min-On
On April 8, His Excellency Ivan Surkoš, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Slovak Republic to Japan, paid a courtesy call on the Min-On Concert Association. He was greeted by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi, Vice President Yasuharu Ito, Executive...