Koji Fukumaru Figless III Photo: Ken Howard
Mayuko Kawasaki Nonexistent, or Like a Flash Photo: Ken Howard
Forum II Panel discussion Photo: Ken Howard
Music From Japan continued its Artist Residence program started in 2016. Japanese and American composers and music writers were invited to take part in the lectures, concerts and forums, for the participants from both countries to deepen mutual understanding and further their artistic dialog.
1) Composition Seminar by Chiharu Wakabayashi & Mayuko Kawaskai
2) Lecture: “Japanese Contemporary Music: Its History and Current State” by Koichi Nishi
Concert I “Japanese Contemporary Music: Past and Present” (Curated by Koichi Nishi)
3) Concert II “Current Sounds Japan IV” (Featured Composers: Chiharu Wakabayashi, Mayuko Kawasaki, Koji Fukumaru)
Music From Japan Support Committee
A voluntary organization established in Japan to promote the work of Music From Japan, Inc. (MFJ) based in New York City. MFJ has presented concerts of Japanese composers’ works including commissions and educational programs for 49 years to the US and other parts of the world. Utilizing these experiences and network, MFJ and the Support Committee aim to create deeper and active cultural exchanges.
Naoyuki Miura
Representative
Music From Japan Support Committee
MFJ_NM@msn.com
Scandinavia House Volvo Hall/ Columbia University, New York City, U.S.A.
