by Peter | Jun 9, 2011 | News, Overseas Dispatch Series, RussiaRA
Dancers and musicians from the Russian folk ensembles In order to realize its aim of effecting significant cultural exchange on a global scale, the Min-On Concert Association has introduced a wide range of international music culture to Japan, while also sending...
by Peter | Jun 1, 2011 | ArmeniaRA, Choral Music, Cultural Exchange, News, Performing Arts
The Little Singers of Armenia choir The Little Singers of Armenia choir was founded in 1992, under the initiative of Mr. Tigran Hekekyan. “During the dark and cold years of the early ’90s,” Mr. Hekekyan remembered, “it was important to establish a children’s choir to...
by Peter | May 31, 2011 | JamaicaRA, News, Recent Visitors
Ambassador Barnes listens to one of the antique pianos from the Music Museum collection On the afternoon of May 25, the Jamaican Ambassador, Ms. Claudia C. Barnes, accompanied by her secretary Ms. Sawako Toyama, visited the Min-On Culture Center for the first time....
by Peter | May 26, 2011 | ArmeniaRA, News, Recent Visitors
Dr. Pogosyan and his wife meet with Min-On officials Representing the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Japan, Dr. and Mrs. Grant R. Pogosyan, advisor and acting head of mission, accompanied by Dr. Arsen Arakelyan, the interim Charge d’affaires, visited the Min-On...
by Peter | Apr 29, 2011 | Jazz & Popular, News, School Concerts
INSPi perform at the Min-On School Concert in Okinawa The Italian term a cappella literally means ‘in chapel style’, and is used to describe music of specifically solo or group singing without instruments. Although originally used in reference to religious music, a...
by Peter | Jan 25, 2011 | AustriaRA, JamaicaCE, JamaicaRA, News, Orchestral, School Concerts
The Vienna Operetta Orchestra performs at the Min-On school concert Since its foundation, Min-On has offered a diverse range of nonprofit public-service programs designed to cultivate music appreciation in Japan and around the world. Especially in contributing to the...