The 43 Orchestra Nipponica Concert "Eye on Society"
*Information at the time of adoption.
- Name of the organization or individual
- Yasushi Akutagawa Memorial Orchestra Nipponica
- subsidy category
- Creation Grant
- Grant Type
- single year
Reiwa 5(2023) 1st Term Creation Grant Category I Single-Year Grant
Business Overview
Japanese composers faced the political, economic, and social events of the 20 century, sometimes questioning and resisting history and tradition, and engaged in artistic creative activities that put their raison d'etre on the line. This project showed that the four orchestral works composed with the “eye toward society ” have a clear message that appeals to modern society even now, and that the musical individuality and talent of each composer are excellently displayed. Ikebe Shinichiro: "Sorrowful Forest" For the Orchestra (1998) Yoshimatsu Takashi: "Sinfonia of Birds" (To Young Birds) (2009) Miyoshi Akira: "Echo-zuri Hoshi (Cello Concerto No. 2)" (1996) Hayashi Hikaru: "Third Symphony: August Noon: The Sun ..." (**) Conductor: Nohei Ichiro Cello: Yokosaka Gen (*) Soprano: Taketa Rinko (**)
- Period of Activity / Project
- Sunday, November 12, 2023
- Venues
- Kioi Hall (Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo)
*Information such as project outlines is provided by organizations and individuals providing subsidies.
Profile
Akutagawa Yasushi Memorial Orchestra Nipponica
Since its founding in 2002, the orchestra has performed more than 120 Japanese orchestral works, showcasing the achievements of many composers. Commissioned by the Agency for Cultural Affairs and other organizations, we held International Music Festivals in Beijing in 2004, Hanoi in 2007, and Manila in 2013. His CD 'Akutagawa Yasushi: Symphony No. 1, etc.' released in May 2018 was selected as a special edition by professional magazines and the Asahi Shimbun. In June 2016, composer Ichiro NOHIRA was appointed as music advisor.