MUSIC
TOKYO MUSIC CIRCLE
A New Series of Events where People can Experience the Crossover of Music and Culture
Synopsis
Taking the advantage of the International Music Day which was designated with the aim of promoting international mutual understanding through music, TOKYO MUSIC CIRCLE, a series of events where people can experience the Crossover of music and culture, will be held in various areas around Tokyo toward the International Music Day, October 1.
Schedule
Period: Friday, September 25 ? Thursday, October 1, 2009
Venue
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Tokyo Koseinenkin Kaikan, Rune Kodaira, “Tomin Hiroba” adjoining the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, LIQUIDROOM, etc.
* Venues vary depending on event.
* Venues vary depending on event.
Organizers
Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo Culture Creation Project Office (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture), TOKYO MUSIC CIRCLE Executive Committee
Event Report
The event offered people the opportunity to feel a “circle” of dreams and inspiration developed by integration of various forms of music and culture including different music genres, pop culture and traditional culture.
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Rune Kodaira
Japanese Musical Instruments × the Classics × Animation Music
Pro Musica Nipponia played famous pieces with Japanese musical instruments, conducted by Mr. Takuo Tamura. Part I started with familiar Japanese traditional pieces including “Haru no Umi (Spring Ocean)” and “Nasu no Yoichi.” As they were played, each musical instrument was introduced. The concert then turned to a cheerful performance of a Ghibli animation medley. The audience, both adults and children, became lively and clapped hands when the theme tune of “Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea” was played. “Bolero,” “The Girl with the Flaxen Hair” and others were performed in Part II to give the audience a taste of Western music played by a Japanese instrument ensemble. The audience seemed to enjoy the fresh combination of the classics and traditional Japanese instruments. This composition allowed the audience to enjoy Japanese musical instruments to the full.
Pro Musica Nipponia played famous pieces with Japanese musical instruments, conducted by Mr. Takuo Tamura. Part I started with familiar Japanese traditional pieces including “Haru no Umi (Spring Ocean)” and “Nasu no Yoichi.” As they were played, each musical instrument was introduced. The concert then turned to a cheerful performance of a Ghibli animation medley. The audience, both adults and children, became lively and clapped hands when the theme tune of “Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea” was played. “Bolero,” “The Girl with the Flaxen Hair” and others were performed in Part II to give the audience a taste of Western music played by a Japanese instrument ensemble. The audience seemed to enjoy the fresh combination of the classics and traditional Japanese instruments. This composition allowed the audience to enjoy Japanese musical instruments to the full.
Tomin Hiroba
J-POP × JAZZ × DANCE
The event opened with a performance by a dance team from the Street Dance Union, followed by another cool performance by the J.J.A. Orchestra & Friends which was especially formed for this event. This was the first performance by singer-songwriter Jun Shibata at an outdoor live event. Her beautiful voice carried through the open space. In the performance of Terumasa Hino presents DJB plus+, Terumasa Hino himself appeared as a surprise guest. The excitement at the venue reached a climax when the final performers Home Made Kazoku came on stage wearing tuxedos, which is an unusual sartorial style for them. With the twilight sky in the background they performed a session with Norihito Sumitomo and the Special Band. At the end of the show, Mr. Terumasa Hino came on stage for an encore, which also created great excitement.
All in all, the event was the perfect day for the audience to experience the joy of Jazz.
The event opened with a performance by a dance team from the Street Dance Union, followed by another cool performance by the J.J.A. Orchestra & Friends which was especially formed for this event. This was the first performance by singer-songwriter Jun Shibata at an outdoor live event. Her beautiful voice carried through the open space. In the performance of Terumasa Hino presents DJB plus+, Terumasa Hino himself appeared as a surprise guest. The excitement at the venue reached a climax when the final performers Home Made Kazoku came on stage wearing tuxedos, which is an unusual sartorial style for them. With the twilight sky in the background they performed a session with Norihito Sumitomo and the Special Band. At the end of the show, Mr. Terumasa Hino came on stage for an encore, which also created great excitement.
All in all, the event was the perfect day for the audience to experience the joy of Jazz.
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Ueno Park
The Classics × J-POP
It was as if fresh air filled the hall when “Amazing Grace” was sung, and the audience enjoyed a friendly atmosphere when popular J-POP songs including “Michishirube” and “Nada Soso” were performed. The voice of Tomotaka Okamoto, a sopranist (a male soprano) who has a wide repertoire, inspired the audience in many ways. Okamoto’s performance was followed by a performance by the TOKYO FM Boys Choir who sang “Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana (One of a Kind Flower).” The TOKYO FM Boys Choir is a rare type of choir fully consisted of elementary school boys. The chorus club of the Tokyo Metropolitan Fuchu Nishi High School made a special appearance and sang “Tsubasa wo Kudasai (Wings to Fly).” Finally, the sopranist and the two chorus groups captivated the audience as the voices of different ages created harmony.
During the day, Heaven Artists, mainly musicians, gathered in Ueno Park and colorful performances were unfolded. With the two events combined, the day in Ueno Park was all about music.
It was as if fresh air filled the hall when “Amazing Grace” was sung, and the audience enjoyed a friendly atmosphere when popular J-POP songs including “Michishirube” and “Nada Soso” were performed. The voice of Tomotaka Okamoto, a sopranist (a male soprano) who has a wide repertoire, inspired the audience in many ways. Okamoto’s performance was followed by a performance by the TOKYO FM Boys Choir who sang “Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana (One of a Kind Flower).” The TOKYO FM Boys Choir is a rare type of choir fully consisted of elementary school boys. The chorus club of the Tokyo Metropolitan Fuchu Nishi High School made a special appearance and sang “Tsubasa wo Kudasai (Wings to Fly).” Finally, the sopranist and the two chorus groups captivated the audience as the voices of different ages created harmony.
During the day, Heaven Artists, mainly musicians, gathered in Ueno Park and colorful performances were unfolded. With the two events combined, the day in Ueno Park was all about music.
Music also brought dreams and inspiration to the audience at the LIQUIDROOM in Ebisu and Koseinenkin Kaikan in Shinjuku under the themes of “Beauty × J-POP” and “J-pop music which three generations can enjoy,” respectively.
Comments from the Audience
・I often listen to Western music and symphonies, but I have not previously had the chance to listen to a performance of this kind played on Japanese instruments. The sound felt pleasant, perhaps because the tones of Japanese instruments feel right for Japanese people. I would like to listen to more of this type of music when I have the chance. (Rune Kodaira)
・Although this was my first experience of a traditional Japanese music performance, I was able to comfortably enjoy it with my child who is an elementary school student because it included many familiar tunes. It was very nice of the performers to give an explanation of the Japanese instruments that were unfamiliar to us, rather than simply playing tunes.(Rune Kodaira)
・It was a great event where girls could be themselves, feel lively and fully enjoy themselves. (LIQUIDROOM)
・It was a happy event for girls because it contained hair styling, makeup and nail art as well as live performances. (LIQUIDROOM)
・The Tokyo Music Circle left a strong impression on people thanks to how it was organized: connecting and combining various arts and presenting them in various parts of Tokyo, as its name “circle” indicates.(Tokyo Bunka Kaikan)
・The event delivered what it promised! It really was an event that grandparents, parents and children could enjoy. The audience was able to participate in the event and we had a great time. The performance also made me realize once again that music is great. Music is a magical art which transcends generations and national borders and brings out the good in people. Thank you for the great event. (Koseinenkin Kaikan)
・Although this was my first experience of a traditional Japanese music performance, I was able to comfortably enjoy it with my child who is an elementary school student because it included many familiar tunes. It was very nice of the performers to give an explanation of the Japanese instruments that were unfamiliar to us, rather than simply playing tunes.(Rune Kodaira)
・It was a great event where girls could be themselves, feel lively and fully enjoy themselves. (LIQUIDROOM)
・It was a happy event for girls because it contained hair styling, makeup and nail art as well as live performances. (LIQUIDROOM)
・The Tokyo Music Circle left a strong impression on people thanks to how it was organized: connecting and combining various arts and presenting them in various parts of Tokyo, as its name “circle” indicates.(Tokyo Bunka Kaikan)
・The event delivered what it promised! It really was an event that grandparents, parents and children could enjoy. The audience was able to participate in the event and we had a great time. The performance also made me realize once again that music is great. Music is a magical art which transcends generations and national borders and brings out the good in people. Thank you for the great event. (Koseinenkin Kaikan)
Outline
A New Series of Events where People can Experience the Crossover of Music and Other Culture.
Being one of the world’s leading cities, Tokyo is also “a city for the creation of art and culture,” and a series of events aimed providing dreams and inspiration to people will be held here this autumn. Involving all kinds of people from children to adults, these events aim to create circles of cultural projects around music.
TOKYO MUSIC CIRCLE is a series of music events which attempts to create a new culture by integrating different music genres, pop culture, traditional culture, etc. The events will be held in different areas of Tokyo toward October 1, which is designated as the International Music Day. The events combine jazz and pop music, the latest beauty culture and club-pop music, performances of Japanese musical instruments and classical music, as well as famous J-pop tunes which grandparents, parents and children can enjoy. TOKYO MUSIC CIRCLE is where a wide variety of artists meet and people experience the crossover of diverse kinds of music and various cultures.
Being one of the world’s leading cities, Tokyo is also “a city for the creation of art and culture,” and a series of events aimed providing dreams and inspiration to people will be held here this autumn. Involving all kinds of people from children to adults, these events aim to create circles of cultural projects around music.
TOKYO MUSIC CIRCLE is a series of music events which attempts to create a new culture by integrating different music genres, pop culture, traditional culture, etc. The events will be held in different areas of Tokyo toward October 1, which is designated as the International Music Day. The events combine jazz and pop music, the latest beauty culture and club-pop music, performances of Japanese musical instruments and classical music, as well as famous J-pop tunes which grandparents, parents and children can enjoy. TOKYO MUSIC CIRCLE is where a wide variety of artists meet and people experience the crossover of diverse kinds of music and various cultures.
● The following five “circles” are expressed in the series of events TOKYO MUSIC CIRCLE.
○ Circle which connects different generations
○ Circle which transcends music genres
○ Circle in which diverse cultures meet
○ Circle which spreads over the Tokyo Metropolitan area
○ Circle which connects us to the future
○ Circle which connects different generations
○ Circle which transcends music genres
○ Circle in which diverse cultures meet
○ Circle which spreads over the Tokyo Metropolitan area
○ Circle which connects us to the future
Contact
TOKYO MUSIC CIRCLE Executive Committee Secretariat
Entertainment Business Department, c/o TOKYO FM Broadcasting, Co., Ltd., 1-7, Koji-machi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8080
Tel: 03-3221-0080
URL: http://www.tokyomc.jp （Japanese only）
Entertainment Business Department, c/o TOKYO FM Broadcasting, Co., Ltd., 1-7, Koji-machi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8080
Tel: 03-3221-0080
URL: http://www.tokyomc.jp （Japanese only）
Program
TOKYO MUSIC CIRCLE in Rune Kodaira
In this event, famous tunes are played using traditional Japanese musical instruments. The audience may discover something new and gain fresh inspiration from the combination of these instruments and familiar tunes.
The performance is framed in a way so that the audience can enjoy the fascination of Japanese musical instruments to the full.
The performance is framed in a way so that the audience can enjoy the fascination of Japanese musical instruments to the full.
Date: Friday, September 25, 2009, opening at 18:00, starting at 19:00, two parts
Venue: Rune Kodaira, Large Hall
Performers: Pro Musica Nipponia, Conductor: Takuo Tamura
Fee: Free (Audience members will be randomly selected after advance applications are received.)
Venue: Rune Kodaira, Large Hall
Performers: Pro Musica Nipponia, Conductor: Takuo Tamura
Fee: Free (Audience members will be randomly selected after advance applications are received.)
TOKYO MUSIC CIRCLE in “Tomin Hiroba” adjoining the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
This is a joint live session between J-pop artists and jazz bands. J-pop lovers who are not familiar with jazz may discover the joy of jazz music, as well as experiencing the beauty of exquisite jazz pieces.
Date: Sunday, September 27, 2009, Afternoon
Venue: “Tomin Hiroba” adjoining the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Performers: J-pop artists, Japan Jazz Association Orchestra & Friends and more
Fee: Free, seats available on a first-come, first-serve basis
No. of seats: 1,700
Venue: “Tomin Hiroba” adjoining the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Performers: J-pop artists, Japan Jazz Association Orchestra & Friends and more
Fee: Free, seats available on a first-come, first-serve basis
No. of seats: 1,700
TOKYO MUSIC CIRCLE in LIQUIDROOM
Through this performance which combines music and makeup, the audience will experience a show made up of two different arts.
This event presents the latest pop culture through a show created by integrating the Tokyo’s latest beauty culture and music.
This event presents the latest pop culture through a show created by integrating the Tokyo’s latest beauty culture and music.
Date: Monday, September 28, 2009, opening at 17:00, starting at 18:00
Venue: LIQUIDROOM (Ebisu)
Performers: Yuna Ito, BENI, DJ: ANTHONY, Buppa.9
Fee: Admission free, free beauty (makeup) experience (Audience members and beauty experience participants will be randomly selected after advance applications are received)
No. of seats: 1,000
Venue: LIQUIDROOM (Ebisu)
Performers: Yuna Ito, BENI, DJ: ANTHONY, Buppa.9
Fee: Admission free, free beauty (makeup) experience (Audience members and beauty experience participants will be randomly selected after advance applications are received)
No. of seats: 1,000
TOKYO MUSIC CIRCLE in Tokyo Koseinenkin Kaikan
With the theme of “J-pop music which grandparents, parents and children can enjoy,” this concert presents tunes which touch all generations.
Well-known superb J-pop tunes will excite everyone attending the concert.
Well-known superb J-pop tunes will excite everyone attending the concert.
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, opening at 18:00, starting at 19:00
Venue: Tokyo Koseinenkin Kaikan
Performers: J-pop artists
Fee: Free (Audience members will be randomly selected after advance applications are received)
No. of seats: 1,600
Venue: Tokyo Koseinenkin Kaikan
Performers: J-pop artists
Fee: Free (Audience members will be randomly selected after advance applications are received)
No. of seats: 1,600
TOKYO MUSIC CIRCLE in Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
The talented artist Tomotaka Okamoto will appear on the final day of TOKYO MUSIC CIRCLE. Through his diverse repertory of songs including tunes for castoratos in the Baroque Period, religious tunes, opera tunes, Japanese songs, classical crossover works, musicals and pop music, he will present a show based on the key concept for TOKYO MUSIC CIRCLE “crossover.”
In addition to classical works which he often performs in his typical shows, the concert covers a wide variety of genres including pop music to crown the finale of TOKYO MUSIC CIRCLE and to make this final program appropriate for the International Music Day.
In addition to classical works which he often performs in his typical shows, the concert covers a wide variety of genres including pop music to crown the finale of TOKYO MUSIC CIRCLE and to make this final program appropriate for the International Music Day.
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2009, opening at 18:30, starting at 19:00
Venue: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
Performers: Tomotaka Okamoto, TOKYO FM Boys Choir and more
Fee: \2,000 (including tax)
Venue: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
Performers: Tomotaka Okamoto, TOKYO FM Boys Choir and more
Fee: \2,000 (including tax)
Others
Enjoy Music in the Street
Besides holding performances in concert halls, etc., we offer opportunities for everybody to easily enjoy music in the street including Ueno Park around the period when TOKYO MUSIC CIRCLE is held.
Besides holding performances in concert halls, etc., we offer opportunities for everybody to easily enjoy music in the street including Ueno Park around the period when TOKYO MUSIC CIRCLE is held.
