Tokyo Consortium "Healing and Hope through Music for Post-COVID Tokyo"
*Information at the time of adoption.
- Name of the organization or individual
- Art Forum NOAN
- subsidy category
- Creation Grant
- Grant Type
- single year
FY2 Reiwa 2020 2nd Term Creation Grant [Single-Year Grant Program]
Business Overview
Under the themes of and "hope," the group will contribute to solving the mental problems of the post-coronavirus society by applying the functions of music such as (Reduces tension, calms anxiety, and relaxes). As cello solo pieces, Gabrielli's Ricercare, Eschenvalds ’ choral Only in Sleep and Handel's Chandos Anthem will be performed. The story unfolds as people who become lonely due to COVID-19 search for the meaning and purpose of life. The venue is St. Mary's Cathedral in Tokyo, a place of deep prayer away from everyday life. Candle lights symbolizing healing and hope sparkle in the sound that spreads and overlaps. The performance will be performed by Vocal Consort Tokyo, a choir with clear harmonies, and VCT Baroque Orchestra, a group of masters of ancient instruments. Conducted by Kazutoshi SHINOMI.
- Period of Activity / Project
- Wednesday, July 7, 2021
- Venues
- St. Mary's Cathedral, Sekiguchi Church, Tokyo (Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo)
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Profile
【 Art Forum NOAN】
The general incorporated association Art Forum NOAN was established in February 2016. President: Kazutoshi Shinomi. In February of the same year, they invited two vocalists from Germany and gave their fourth performance, 'Baroque in the Deep.'. Planned and produced the Vocal Consort Tokyo's 5th performance "Homage to Palestrina" in April 2017. Planned and produced the Vocal Consort Tokyo's 6th performance "Licht-Schein-Lux: The Transforming Light" in November 2017. Planned and produced the Vocal Consort Tokyo's 7th performance "Brahms: German Requiem" in July 2018. Planned and produced the 8th performance of Vocal Consort Tokyo "J.S., Bach Mass in B Minor" in April 2019.