by minon_admin | Dec 24, 2021 | GermanyCE, GermanyRA, News
On December 7, the Bloom Quintet—whose members are drawn from the highly acclaimed Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra—concluded its Japan tour organized by the Min-On Concert Association. Their tour to commemorate the 160th anniversary of friendship between Japan and...
by minon_admin | Sep 9, 2021 | GermanyCE, GermanyRA, Min-On Music Journey, News
Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey! This time, we will travel to the Federal Republic of Germany. This year (2021) marks 160 years of Japan-Germany relations, which began with the signing of the “Treaty of Amity and Commerce” in 1861. Neuschwanstein Castle (Bavaria),...
by minon_admin | Jan 28, 2020 | GermanyRA, Recent Visitors
On December 18, 2019, H.E. Ms. Ina Lepel, the Ambassador in Japan for Federal Republic of Germany, visited the Min-On Culture Center. During discussion at the center, the ambassador spoke of her astonishment that Min-On, with the support of one million members, has...
by minon_admin | Sep 19, 2018 | GermanyRA, Interviews
Interview with H.E. Dr. Hans Carl Freiherr Von Werthern, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Japan Min-On Concert Association has proudly promoted the global exchange of musical culture since the initiation of programs in 1965, and to date, has engaged in...
by Peter | Mar 19, 2018 | Cultural Exchange, GermanyRA, News, Orchestral, Performing Arts
Berlin Philharmonic is a globally acclaimed orchestra based in Germany. While many highly talented young musicians from around the world seek to join the Berlin Philharmonic, only a select few are allowed to study at the Orchestra Academy and “Learn from the pros”—the...
by Peter | Sep 15, 2016 | Competitions, GermanyRA, News, Outreach, SpainRA
In October of last year, the 17th Tokyo International Music Competition for Conducting was held at the majestic Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall. Sixteen contestants from seven different countries were selected from the 239 applicants from 40 countries and...