Fukin 1 million koku
*Information at the time of adoption.
- Name of the organization or individual
- Team 1 million koku
- subsidy category
- Creation Grant
- Grant Type
- single year
Reiwa 5(2023) 1st Term Creation Grant Category I Single-Year Grant
Business Overview
Focusing on the accordion, which celebrates its 200 year anniversary, and the Japanese sho, said to be the prototype of the accordion, a total of 10 new pieces written by 5 composers were performed for the premiere. The Sho, a gagaku instrument, and the accordion, a Western musical instrument, have similar sound principles, but the subtle differences in timbre and tuning create a mysterious and meditative field of chords when played together. However, duets of both instruments are rare, and solo pieces of each instrument are also rare. At the concert, I was able to present it from the perspective of each of the five composers. In particular, the harmonious acoustics of both instruments, with subtle differences in pitch, showed the attractiveness and potential of this instrument composition. In addition, it was possible to combine them with advanced technologies such as electronics, demonstrating that both instruments with a long tradition can be "harmonized" with modern technologies.
- Period of Activity / Project
- October 22, 2023
- Venues
- KM Art Hall (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Profile
Team 1 million koku
Team 1 million koku was formed in 2014 by 5 composers belonging to the Contemporary Music Association of Japan. Since 2016, concerts focusing on specific instruments have been held once a year. So far, she has featured the recorder, biwa, bass clarinet and bassoon, and has held performances in Tokyo, Kanazawa and other regional cities.