by Peter | Apr 14, 2012 | Cultural Exchange, News, Orchestral, United KingdomRA
Charlotte Rothschild and Simon Over In response to requests from enthusiastic audiences during her last Japan tour, Min-On hosted a soprano recital entitled Flower Songs in All Seasons by the internationally renowned singer Charlotte de Rothschild to a full house at...
by Peter | Jan 15, 2012 | News, Orchestral
Yuzo Toyama It may be a custom unique to Japan: Beethoven’s Symphony No.9 is played annually during the year-end season by many orchestras and choral groups all over Japan, a custom that originated with the NHK Symphony Orchestra sometime in the 1940s in Tokyo....
by Peter | Jan 8, 2012 | AustriaRA, Cultural Exchange, Jazz & Popular, News
Mnozil Brass Mnozil Brass, an Austrian virtuoso brass ensemble septet, was brought back to Japan for an encore tour of 13 cities throughout Japan during the months of November and December in 2011. The seven members of this versatile group are all graduates of...
by Peter | Dec 19, 2011 | BoliviaRA, Cultural Exchange, Latin & Tango, News
Anata Bolivia in concert The Min-On Fureai concert series is particularly designed for developing a rapport among neighboring residents by holding concerts of international artists at medium-size theaters in local communities. During October and November, Min-On...
by Peter | Dec 12, 2011 | Folk Music & Dance, Latin & Tango, MexicoRA, News
Mariachi del Sol in concert in Kyushu Mariachi is a genre of music that originated in Mexico, a country of legendary sunshine, particularly in the Western state of Jalisco. The word Mariachi refers to a musician who dresses in a particular traje style, which includes...
by Peter | Dec 12, 2011 | Japanese Arts, News
Taiko drummer from Asuka Gumi Maidaiko Asuka Gumi, one of the most acclaimed professional Japanese traditional taiko drum troupes, triumphed in its 20th anniversary concert at Nakano Sun Plaza Hall in Tokyo on December 9, 2011, following a yearlong nationwide...
