MUSIC
Asian Music Festival 2010 in Tokyo
Synopsis
Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra
It is an international music festival aiming to contribute to the promotion of cultural exchange between Asian people, by focusing on Asian contemporary and traditional music. The main theme for the 2010 festival is “Japanese sounds and spirits.” The event provides a taste of Japanese culture which has developed over its long history while being influenced by Asian continental culture as well as looking into the cultural role of Japan as part of Asia and the world.
The festival is held as a celebration of the International Music Day (October 1) designated for promoting international mutual understanding through music, and as part of the Toyo Asian Month Celebratory events.
The festival is held as a celebration of the International Music Day (October 1) designated for promoting international mutual understanding through music, and as part of the Toyo Asian Month Celebratory events.
Festival Period
From Friday, October 1 to Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Venue
Tokyo University of the Arts (Ueno Campus)
Bunkyo Civic Hall, Hokutopia (Sakura Hall)
Sogakudo of the Former Tokyo Music School
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space (Main Hall)
Bunkyo Civic Hall, Hokutopia (Sakura Hall)
Sogakudo of the Former Tokyo Music School
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space (Main Hall)
Organizers
Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo Culture Creation Project (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture), Asian Music Festival 2010 in Tokyo Executive Committee
Co-organizers
Tokyo University of the Arts, Japan Federation of Composers Inc., Bunkyo City, Kita City, Taito City, Kita-ku Cultural Foundation
Toyo Asian Month Celebratory events
Toyo Asian Month Celebratory events
Details
Please download the schedule.（PDF：265KB）
* Only Japanese
* Only Japanese
Friday, October 1 (1st Day) Tokyo Citizen’s’ Day, International Music Day
Orchestral Concert 1
Orchestral Concert 1: Asian Songs
Venue: Sogakudo Concert Hall, Tokyo University of the Arts
Time:
18:00- Opening Ceremony
18:30- Concert
Admission fees: No reservations: 2,000 yen
Venue: Sogakudo Concert Hall, Tokyo University of the Arts
Time:
18:00- Opening Ceremony
18:30- Concert
Admission fees: No reservations: 2,000 yen
Saturday, October 2 (2nd Day)
Symposium “What we ask for Asia in the field of arts”
Venue: Room 5-109, Tokyo University of the Arts
Time: 10:00-12:00
Digital Music in Asia
Venue: Hall No. 6, Tokyo University of the Arts
Time: 17:30-
Venue: Room 5-109, Tokyo University of the Arts
Time: 10:00-12:00
Digital Music in Asia
Venue: Hall No. 6, Tokyo University of the Arts
Time: 17:30-
Sunday, October 3 (3rd Day)
Gigaku “The Journey of Sanzo-hoshi”
Orchestral Concert 2
Orchestral Concert 2
Workshop on Japanese Instruments 1: Koto
Venue: Multipurpose room, Bunkyo Civic Hall (application required)
Time: 10:00-11:00
Gigaku “The Journey of Sanzo-hoshi”
Venue: Concert Hall, Bunkyo Civic Hall
Time: 11:15-12:30
Admission fees: No reservations: 3,000 yen
To the Children in the World
Piano concert by composers
Venue: Recital Hall, Bunkyo Civic Hall
Time: 14:00-
Admission fees: No reservations: 2,000 yen
Workshop on Japanese Instruments 2: Shakuhachi
Venue: Multipurpose room, Bunkyo Civic Hall (application required)
Time: 16:00-17:00
Orchestral Concert 2: Conductors are Composers
Concert composed and performed by Asian composers
Venue: Concert Hall, Bunkyo Civic Hall
Time: 18:30-
Admission fees: No reservations: 3,000 yen
Venue: Multipurpose room, Bunkyo Civic Hall (application required)
Time: 10:00-11:00
Gigaku “The Journey of Sanzo-hoshi”
Venue: Concert Hall, Bunkyo Civic Hall
Time: 11:15-12:30
Admission fees: No reservations: 3,000 yen
To the Children in the World
Piano concert by composers
Venue: Recital Hall, Bunkyo Civic Hall
Time: 14:00-
Admission fees: No reservations: 2,000 yen
Workshop on Japanese Instruments 2: Shakuhachi
Venue: Multipurpose room, Bunkyo Civic Hall (application required)
Time: 16:00-17:00
Orchestral Concert 2: Conductors are Composers
Concert composed and performed by Asian composers
Venue: Concert Hall, Bunkyo Civic Hall
Time: 18:30-
Admission fees: No reservations: 3,000 yen
Monday, October 4 (4th Day)
Choral Concert: Asian Tunes
Venue: Sakura Hall, Hokutopia
Time: 18:30-
Admission fees: No reservations: 3,000 yen
Venue: Sakura Hall, Hokutopia
Time: 18:30-
Admission fees: No reservations: 3,000 yen
Tuesday, October 5 (5th Day)
Chamber Music Concert: Japanese Instruments and String Quartet
Venue: Sogakudo of the Former Tokyo Music School
Time:
17:30-18:00 Pre-concert Lecture
18:30-
Admission fees: No reservations: 3,000 yen
Venue: Sogakudo of the Former Tokyo Music School
Time:
17:30-18:00 Pre-concert Lecture
18:30-
Admission fees: No reservations: 3,000 yen
Wednesday, October 6 (6th Day) Finale
Tokyo Geidai Japanese Instruments Ensemble: Japanese Sounds and Spirits
Tokyo Geidai Japanese Instruments Ensemble: Japanese Sounds and Spirits
Venue: Main Hall, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space
Time:
17:30-18:00 Pre-concert talk
18:30-
Admission fees: Reserved seats only: 3,000 yen
Venue: Main Hall, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space
Time:
17:30-18:00 Pre-concert talk
18:30-
Admission fees: Reserved seats only: 3,000 yen
Ticket Sales(On-sale date: August 2)
Votre Ticket Center: 03-5355-1280
Geidai Art Plaza (tickets for October 1 only): 050-5525-2102
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Ticket Service: 03-5685-0650
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space Ticket Service: 03-5985-1707
Japan Federation of Composers Inc.: 03-5474-1853
*For those who wish to purchase a 6-day ticket for all the events in the music festival (10,000 yen) and those who wish to apply for the Workshops on Japanese Instruments, please contact the Japan Federation of Composers Inc.
Geidai Art Plaza (tickets for October 1 only): 050-5525-2102
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Ticket Service: 03-5685-0650
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space Ticket Service: 03-5985-1707
Japan Federation of Composers Inc.: 03-5474-1853
*For those who wish to purchase a 6-day ticket for all the events in the music festival (10,000 yen) and those who wish to apply for the Workshops on Japanese Instruments, please contact the Japan Federation of Composers Inc.
Cotanct
Asian Music Festival 2010 in Tokyo Executive Committee
c/o Secretariat of the Japan Federation of Composers Inc.
#310, Sky Bldg. No. 5, 3-3-8 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0051
Tel: 03-5474-1853 Fax: 03-5474-1854
E-mail: info@jfcomposers.com
URL: http://www.jfc.gr.jp
c/o Secretariat of the Japan Federation of Composers Inc.
#310, Sky Bldg. No. 5, 3-3-8 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0051
Tel: 03-5474-1853 Fax: 03-5474-1854
E-mail: info@jfcomposers.com
URL: http://www.jfc.gr.jp
