by minon_admin | Jun 27, 2019 | Lectures, News, Outreach
The Min-On Music Museum hosted a cultural lecture titled “The Power of Music” at the Min-On Culture Center Museum Hall on Wednesday, June 5 at 6:30 PM. This lecture was delivered by Jeff Miyahara, an active music producer. Mr. Miyahara works with world-class artists...
by minon_admin | Jun 27, 2019 | Competitions, News, Orchestral, Outreach, Performing Arts
The debut concerts for winners of last year’s Tokyo International Music Competition for Conducting were held on May 18 (Sat) at Aichi Prefectural Art Theater Concert Hall, and on May 22 (Wed) at Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall. Third-place winner Masaru Kumakura,...
by minon_admin | Jun 26, 2019 | Japanese Arts, News, Outreach, Performing Arts, School Concerts
The duo Viento, which is based in Aso, Kumamoto, performs both domestically in Japan and overseas. From May 27 (Mon) to 30 (Thurs), they gave a series of school concerts in Fukuoka and Oita prefectures. May 27 (Mon): Fukuoka Prefecture Asakura City Mina Elementary...
by minon_admin | Jun 26, 2019 | Japanese Arts, News, Outreach, Performing Arts, School Concerts
The Fukuoka-based, globally active traditional Japanese musical troupe, Japan Marvelous Drummers, performed concerts at five schools in Kyushu, Japan. May 13 (Mon): Minamiaso Muraritsu Minamiaso Middle School May 14 (Tues): Mifune Choritsu Nanataki Central Elementary...
by minon_admin | Jun 25, 2019 | Cultural Exchange, Japanese Arts, News, Outreach, Overseas Dispatch Series, Performing Arts
From April 10 to the 24, the Maidaiko Asuka Gumi was dispatched to Taiwan, where it performed nine times in five cities, including Taipei, and also at one school concert. During the show, the breathtaking, overwhelming power of Japanese taiko drums and soul-stirring...
