Sorano Oto Minoiro: The World of Ichiro Hirano, Composer 2023
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- Name of the organization or individual
- 〈Code=“Shanti”〉
- subsidy category
- Creation Grant
- Grant Type
- single year
Reiwa 5(2023) 1st Term Creation Grant Category I Single-Year Grant
Business Overview
Composer Ichiro Hirano continued to question his identity after many years of rigorous professional training. Based in Kyoto, he visited festivals and music in various parts of Japan, repeatedly reflecting and practicing. For more than 20 years since 2001, he has sublimated his works to be full of originality without being influenced by the current trends. This is Hirano's first solo exhibition in Tokyo, and he focused on his string and piano works, which can be said to be the origin of his creations, from "Sorano" op. 1 (2001) to his latest works. After thoroughly understanding the characteristics of the instruments through deep collaboration with the players, they unearthed the sounds of Oriental origin deep within the seemingly typical Western instruments and their compositions, and presented a musical experience beyond imagination through a radical method by master soloists such as Tatsuki Narita, Jidre, Keisuke Tsushima, Mari Adachi, Satoshi Yamazawa and Takushi Sato.
- Period of Activity / Project
- Wednesday, July 26, 2023 - Thursday, October 12
- Venues
- Pre-event: Tokyo Concerts Lab (Shinjuku, Tokyo) Performance: Yamaha Hall (Chuo, Tokyo)
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Profile
【〈Code=“Shanti”〉】
“Code =“Shanti” ” believes that Ichiro Hirano's works and activities, which embody a unique way of being that combines universality and irreplaceable character at a higher level, are indispensable for today's Japan and the world facing various crises. In addition to aiming to introduce Hirano's works to a wide range of people, not only to a larger audience and musicians, but also to those involved, Hirano will fundamentally reconsider the state of today's music through his deep and sharp point of view, promote a change in the consciousness of musicians and those involved in music, and promote the intellect, sensitivity, and enlightenment of the audience.