by Peter | Dec 7, 2015 | Interviews
Interview with Hubert Soudant of the Netherlands, Conductor Laureate, Tokyo Symphony Orchestra and Mike George, UK, Senior Producer, BBC Philharmonic, of the Panel of Judges for The 17th Tokyo International Music Competition for Conducting in 2015 Min-On: The 17th...
by Peter | Oct 12, 2015 | ChinaRA, Features, Interviews
Diversity Itself Is the Music of Ecuador Interview with H.E. Leonardo Carrion Eguiguren, Ambassador of the Republic of Ecuador to Japan Since a special preview performance was held in Tokyo in October last year (reported in the 2014 autumn issue of Harmony), a wide...
by Peter | Oct 12, 2015 | EcuadorRA, Interviews
Interview with H.E. Leonardo Carrion Eguiguren, Ambassador of the Republic of Ecuador to Japan Min-On: This summer, in cooperation with the Embassy of Ecuador, we had the opportunity to invite Mr. Boris Cepeda to our Min-On Culture Center, and he gave a piano recital...
by Peter | Jun 14, 2015 | ArgentinaRA, Interviews
Fernando Rodas (left) and Facundo Lazzari (right) Interview with Facundo Lazzari and Fernando Rodas Min-On: Please share impressions from your first Japan tour. Facundo Lazzari: So far, we have been deeply moved by the enthusiastic support and applause from the...
by Peter | Sep 30, 2014 | Interviews, NorwayRA
Uniqueness of Norwegian Culture is Its Closeness to Nature “Norwegians live in close proximity to nature, and this close relationship is an important part of the Norwegian identity.” Minister-Counselor Bjørn Midthun, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Royal...
by Peter | May 24, 2014 | Interviews, IrelandRA
Culture Helps Build Bridges Between Countries “For me, music is extremely important because music has the ability to touch our emotions, and I think it stirs our feelings in a way that no other art form can.” H.E. John Neary, Ambassador of Ireland Min-On:...
