by Peter | Jun 8, 2016 | Cultural Exchange, FinlandRA, News, Orchestral
The concert began with a quiet entrance of four gentlemen dressed in three-piece suits without neckties, carrying briefcases in hand. After lining up at center stage, each of them unclasped their briefcases simultaneously, and brought out small, box-like instruments,...
by Peter | Feb 22, 2016 | International Student Musical Festival, News, Outreach, United States of AmericaRA, VietnamRA
Min-On Founder Daisaku Ikeda once remarked that international exchange students are the future leaders of their countries. Placing value on exchange students is equal to treasuring the future of that country, and forming bonds with international exchange students...
by Peter | Feb 22, 2016 | BulgariaRA, Cultural Exchange, Jazz & Popular, News
A cappella—choral music sung without instrumental accom-paniment—is perhaps the most archetypal art form of the human voice, which is the most basic yet highly sophisticated musical instrument we possess. A cappella performance expresses a deep range of emotion, from...
by Peter | Feb 22, 2016 | ArgentinaRA, Cultural Exchange, Latin & Tango, News
Since the Min-On Tango Series was launched in 1970, Min-On has invited renowned tango artists from Argentina every year for a Japan tour. The impressive lineup has included many modern tango virtuosos and award-winning dance couples. After 45 years of the...
by Peter | Feb 22, 2016 | News
The Min-On Music Museum, located inside the Min-On Culture Center in Shinanomachi, Tokyo, is just one of a handful of museums specializing in music from around the world. Aside from a large collection of musical scores, musical reference materials and recordings...
by Peter | Dec 7, 2015 | Competitions, News, Outreach
The Min-On Concert Association, in cooperation with the Association of Japanese Symphony Orchestras, held The 17th Tokyo International Music Competition for Conducting at the majestic Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall this October. Since it was first held in 1967, the...
