by Peter | Aug 23, 2017 | Cultural Exchange, Jazz & Popular, News, Performing Arts, TaiwanRA
A cappella is not a specific genre of music, but a style of vocal music performance—group or solo singing without instrumental accompaniment. Singing is probably the first form of music that humankind created and experienced; the voice is a musical instrument that all...
by Peter | Aug 23, 2017 | News, Outreach, Tohoku Hope Concert
In spring 2012, a year after the Great East Japan Earthquake hit the Tohoku region, the Min-On Concert Association launched a series of concerts entitled The Tohoku Hope Concert in collaboration with TBS Radio and other radio broadcasting stations in the three most...
by Peter | Aug 23, 2017 | News, Outreach, School Concerts
As an outreach program for younger generations, Min-On produced a series of unique educational programs for preschool children, including a concert program entitled A Storybook Musical for Children and Parents. Created by Japanese singer songwriter Mayumi-nu, the...
by Peter | Aug 23, 2017 | BoliviaRA, Latin & Tango, News, School Concerts
Min-On’s endeavors contribute to the flourishing of music and art through musical programs that cultivate artistic sentiments in children and young people. Since launching in 1973, the Min-On School Concert Program has provided admission-free concerts at primary and...
by Peter | May 25, 2017 | Cultural Exchange, ItalyRA, Jazz & Popular, News
Most Japanese people are probably familiar with the melodies of the Italian songs O Sole Mio, Torna a Surriento and Funiculì Funiculà. Hearing these songs immediately reminds us of the dynamic country of Italy. Indeed, they are all very popular Neapolitan songs from...
by Peter | May 25, 2017 | Cultural Exchange, News, Orchestral, Performing Arts, United KingdomRA
Since its inaugural concert in 1963, the Min-On Concert Association has hosted a great number of classical music performances, featuring many well-known orchestras, eminent conductors, distinguished soloists and choirs invited from within Japan and all over the globe....
