Tokyo Cantat 2017

*Information at the time of adoption.

Name of the organization or individual

21 Century Choir Study Group "Ongaku Ju" (Music Tree)

subsidy category

Tokyo Arts and Culture Promotion Subsidy

Grant Type

single year

FY 2016 Tokyo Arts and Culture Promotion Subsidy (Single Year Subsidy Program), Phase 2

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Business Overview

"Cantat" is a new word that refers to events such as concerts, workshops, and performances for choral singing held intensively for a certain period of time. With the aim of promoting choral music in Japan and promoting choral activities as a part of culture, the festival has been held annually since 1996 and will be held for the 22nd time in 2017. “Tokyo Cantat” consists of two pillars: introducing choral music from around the world and reaffirming Japanese choral culture. While holding seminars and concerts conducted by world-renowned conductors and composers as lecturers, it also focuses on the beauty of the Japanese language, traditional Japanese music, and Japanese composers. The third "Kohaku Choral Battle" will be held as an opening concert.

implementation period

April 29, 2017 (Sat/Holiday) - Saturday, May 6

Place of implementation

Sumida Triphony Hall (large hall) (Sumida Ward, Tokyo), Morishita Culture Center (Koto Ward, Tokyo), Toyosu Culture Center (Koto Ward, Tokyo), Koto Ward Culture Center (Koto Ward, Tokyo)

*Information such as project outlines is provided by organizations and individuals providing subsidies.

Profile

It was established in November 1996 with the aim of promoting choral music as an art and choral activities as a culture. Choral conductors, composers, poets, pianists, voice trainers, choral singers, and others who are involved in choral music gather together to create a place where people can pursue better music and share musical emotions with people around the world. "Tokyo Cantat" and "Coro Festa" are the two main events, and "Spring Atelier" and "Yatsugatake Music Seminar" are also held.