MUSIC
Music Weeks in TOKYO 2011
Music Weeks in TOKYO 2010 Suntory Hall ©Michiharu Okubo
Synopsis
The music festival “Music Weeks in TOKYO 2011” will be held with the aim of bringing new energy to the music culture of Tokyo and boosting creativity. With an eye toward Tokyo’s status as a leading global choral city, an array of programs will be promoted in integrated fashion with participation and artistic creativity as features of the events, centering on the theme of “voice.” We will advance this music festival to stimulate the creative environment for arts and culture to create new things and disseminate them from Tokyo to the world in its capacity as an art and culture city.
Super Chorus TOKYO
The festival features a superb professional choral group, consisting of members selected through auditions. Continuing from last year, Super Chorus TOKYO will perform a special concert in October under the guidance of world-renown chorus director Mr. Roberto Gabbiani.
Premium Concert
Tokyo’s musical ambassador, the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, will hold a classical music concert incorporating participation and artistic creativity from all areas of Tokyo, as well as collaborations with Super Chorus TOKYO and programs that let people get to know classical music while experiencing it in a familiar way.
Tokyo Music Academy
The Tokyo Music Academy will be held to cultivate musical talent to support the next generation.
Organizers
Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Tokyo Culture Creation Project Office (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
Music Weeks in TOKYO Executive Committee
[Music Weeks in TOKYO Executive Committee affiliated bodies]
Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra
Association of Japanese Symphony Orchestras
Japan Association of Classical Music Presenters
Japan Choral Association
Tokyo Culture Creation Project Office (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
Music Weeks in TOKYO Executive Committee
[Music Weeks in TOKYO Executive Committee affiliated bodies]
Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra
Association of Japanese Symphony Orchestras
Japan Association of Classical Music Presenters
Japan Choral Association
Super Chorus TOKYO
Featured front and center in Music Weeks in TOKYO 2011 music festival with its theme of “voice,” Super Chorus TOKYO is a professional choral group representing Tokyo, uniting top performers selected through auditions with hand-picked members from Tokyo’s professional choral groups.
(1) Auditions for member recruitment (It ended.)
(2) Special concert
Super Chorus TOKYO Concert
Schedule/Venues:October 6 (Thu), 2011 / Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall
October 10 (Mon・holiday), 2011 / at a venue in Tokyo (to be announced in May)
Conductor: Helmut Winschermann (planned)
Orchestra: Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra
Program: “Requiem” by Mozart, and other selections
Schedule/Venues:October 6 (Thu), 2011 / Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall
October 10 (Mon・holiday), 2011 / at a venue in Tokyo (to be announced in May)
Conductor: Helmut Winschermann (planned)
Orchestra: Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra
Program: “Requiem” by Mozart, and other selections
(3) Related programs
“The Machinaka Concert” by a citizen’s choral group will be held, featuring the special concert.
Recruiting Members for Super Chorus TOKYO (It ended.)
We continue to recruit members as we did last year, aiming for further advancement. In 2011, Super Chorus TOKYO will perform the Premium Concert in the summer and the Super Chorus TOKYO Concert in October, under the direction of Mr. Roberto Gabbiani, maestro of choral music.
Application deadline
Must arrive by Monday, May 9, 2011
Initial audition
Screening of applicant’s materials and music recording
* Using the application form specified in the Application Guidelines
Second audition
Singing performance Judge: Roberto Gabbiani
Application fee
Free * However, applicant shall bear the costs incurred in sending materials and for auditions (production expenses for music recording, travel expenses for second audition, etc.).
* Please refer to the Application Guidelines for details.
* Please note that we are unable to return submitted materials.
Application Guidelines
Please click here for Application Guidelines.
*Japanese only（PDF：704KB）
Or send a request via fax, or e-mail to the address below.
If sending an e-mail, put “Request for Application Guidelines” in the subject line, include your address, name, and telephone number in the body of the message, and address it to mwit@classic.or.jp
Where to Send Application Materials/Request Application Guidelines
Music Weeks in TOKYO Executive Committee Secretariat c/o Japan Association of Classical Music Presenters
2-21-16-402, Kami-osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0021
Tel: 03-5719-7616 Fax: 03-5719-7617
Application deadline
Must arrive by Monday, May 9, 2011
Initial audition
Screening of applicant’s materials and music recording
* Using the application form specified in the Application Guidelines
Second audition
Singing performance Judge: Roberto Gabbiani
Application fee
Free * However, applicant shall bear the costs incurred in sending materials and for auditions (production expenses for music recording, travel expenses for second audition, etc.).
* Please refer to the Application Guidelines for details.
* Please note that we are unable to return submitted materials.
Application Guidelines
Please click here for Application Guidelines.
*Japanese only（PDF：704KB）
Or send a request via fax, or e-mail to the address below.
If sending an e-mail, put “Request for Application Guidelines” in the subject line, include your address, name, and telephone number in the body of the message, and address it to mwit@classic.or.jp
Where to Send Application Materials/Request Application Guidelines
Music Weeks in TOKYO Executive Committee Secretariat c/o Japan Association of Classical Music Presenters
2-21-16-402, Kami-osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0021
Tel: 03-5719-7616 Fax: 03-5719-7617
Premium Concert
Throughout the year, Tokyo’s musical ambassador, Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, will give free classical music concerts in all areas of Tokyo (including Tama and Islands areas), employing the project theme of “voice,” to provide opportunities for people to get to know classical music while experiencing it in a familiar way.
■An introductory concert with audience participation
Schedule/Venue:
February 24 (Fri), 2012 / Meguro Persimmon Hall
March 4 (Sun), 2012 / Hamura Lifelong Learning Center Yutorogi
Conductor: Toshiaki Umeda
Schedule/Venue:
February 24 (Fri), 2012 / Meguro Persimmon Hall
March 4 (Sun), 2012 / Hamura Lifelong Learning Center Yutorogi
Conductor: Toshiaki Umeda
■The concert will include audience participation programs where the audience sings with the orchestra and audience members can try being a director.
Schedule/Venues: July 21 (Thu), 2011 / Sunpearl Arakawa
July 22 (Fri), 2011 / Edogawa-City Sogo Bunka Center Hall
July 23 (Sat), 2011 / Akishima Civic Hall
Conductor: Sachio Fujioka
Chorus: Super Chorus TOKYO
MC: Yumiko Hida
Schedule/Venues: July 21 (Thu), 2011 / Sunpearl Arakawa
July 22 (Fri), 2011 / Edogawa-City Sogo Bunka Center Hall
July 23 (Sat), 2011 / Akishima Civic Hall
Conductor: Sachio Fujioka
Chorus: Super Chorus TOKYO
MC: Yumiko Hida
■This concert will express the fascination of opera primarily through choral opera music.
Schedule/Venue:
August 28 (Sun), 2011 / Hino Renga Hall
August 29 (Mon), 2011 / Bunkyo Civic Hall
August 30 (Tue), 2011 / Katsushika Symphony Hills
Conductor: Norichika Iimori
Soprano: Fumiko Ando Tenor: Katsumi Narita
Chorus: Super Chorus TOKYO
MC: Satoshi Asaoka
Schedule/Venue:
August 28 (Sun), 2011 / Hino Renga Hall
August 29 (Mon), 2011 / Bunkyo Civic Hall
August 30 (Tue), 2011 / Katsushika Symphony Hills
Conductor: Norichika Iimori
Soprano: Fumiko Ando Tenor: Katsumi Narita
Chorus: Super Chorus TOKYO
MC: Satoshi Asaoka
■A concert with a brass quintet, woodwind quintet, all kinds of other ensembles
Schedule:
May 20 (Fri), 2011 / Kozushima; May 21 (Sat), 2011 / Shikinejima; May 22 (Sun), 2011 / Niijima
Schedule:
November 3 (Thu), 2011 / Hinode-machi; November 5 (Sat), 2011 / Hinohara-mura, November 12 (Sat), 2011 / Okutama-machi, November 19 (Sat), 2011 / Mizuho-machi
Schedule:
May 20 (Fri), 2011 / Kozushima; May 21 (Sat), 2011 / Shikinejima; May 22 (Sun), 2011 / Niijima
Schedule:
November 3 (Thu), 2011 / Hinode-machi; November 5 (Sat), 2011 / Hinohara-mura, November 12 (Sat), 2011 / Okutama-machi, November 19 (Sat), 2011 / Mizuho-machi
Tokyo Music Academy
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government provides a wide range of support enabling young, up-and-coming artists of all nationalities, not merely from Tokyo but from all over Japan, to spread their wings in the global arena launching from the captivating stage of “Tokyo.”
As part of efforts to provide young artists with opportunities to put their abilities to the test and to be recognized, at Music Weeks in TOKYO 2011, in coordination and cooperation with cultural facilities in Tokyo, new “Master Class” courses will begin whereby participants can receive instruction from international artists in magnificent acoustics just like during a real concert.
Aimed at nurturing young, world-class talent, the courses are a golden opportunity to receive instruction in Tokyo. They allow participants to get private lessons, capitalizing on the opportunity of internationally active artists visiting Japan.
As part of efforts to provide young artists with opportunities to put their abilities to the test and to be recognized, at Music Weeks in TOKYO 2011, in coordination and cooperation with cultural facilities in Tokyo, new “Master Class” courses will begin whereby participants can receive instruction from international artists in magnificent acoustics just like during a real concert.
Aimed at nurturing young, world-class talent, the courses are a golden opportunity to receive instruction in Tokyo. They allow participants to get private lessons, capitalizing on the opportunity of internationally active artists visiting Japan.
[Master Class (all 4 courses)]
Schedules / Instructors
October 15, 2011 Yumi Koyama (Vocal Course)
December 5-10, 2011 Zakhar Bron (Violin Course)
January 14, 2012 Maurice Bourgue (Oboe Course)
February 7, 2012 Anna Malikova (Piano Course)
・Participants will be determined subject to a screening of publicly invited applications
(Application qualifications will vary for each course)
・Listening in on lessons is possible (reservations required)
October 15, 2011 Yumi Koyama (Vocal Course)
December 5-10, 2011 Zakhar Bron (Violin Course)
January 14, 2012 Maurice Bourgue (Oboe Course)
February 7, 2012 Anna Malikova (Piano Course)
・Participants will be determined subject to a screening of publicly invited applications
(Application qualifications will vary for each course)
・Listening in on lessons is possible (reservations required)
[Final Concert]
A concert will be held with performances given by outstanding students selected by the instructors of each course.
Schedule/Venue:
March 3 (Sat), 2012/Recital Hall, Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
* Please see the official site for application guidelines and further details.
Schedule/Venue:
March 3 (Sat), 2012/Recital Hall, Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
* Please see the official site for application guidelines and further details.
[Opening Symposium]
Leading Japanese artists, who are currently active primarily on the European stage in fields related to “voice,” will talk passionately about singing in Europe, creating operas and their hopes and expectations.
Schedule / Venue:
October 22 (Sat), 2011/Recital Hall, Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
Panelists: Jun Aguni, Yumi Koyama and others
Schedule / Venue:
October 22 (Sat), 2011/Recital Hall, Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
Panelists: Jun Aguni, Yumi Koyama and others
Contact
Music Weeks in TOKYO Executive Committee Secretariat c/o Japan Association of Classical Music Presenters
2-21-16-402, Kami-osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0021
Tel: 03-5719-7616 Fax: 03-5719-7617
2-21-16-402, Kami-osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0021
Tel: 03-5719-7616 Fax: 03-5719-7617
