What we do

Musical Jouney to Scandinavia

  • Organization : Serenata de Suginami
  • Section : None
  • Type of Grant Program : Single

Outline

By organizing accessible concerts featuring local musicians in community halls, we successfully attracted a large audience and broadened the reach of classical music. The captivating sounds of Scandinavian music were reimagined as new chamber music works through original arrangements. Additionally, the performances were shared both domestically and internationally via online streaming.
Performers:Hitomi Furukawa(Flute), Yumiko Sakamoto(Clarinet), Sou Kawasaki(Bassoon), Kyoko Hosono, Gabriel Toaldo, Hirona Toaldo Hosono, Chikako Kan (Violin), Tomoko Inoue (Cello), Satoko Onozawa (Double Bass), Mayu Wakakuwa (Piano)
Planning&Arrangement:Kazuko Goto,Planning&Direction:Kyoko Hosono,
Program:Selections from “Holberg Suite” and “Peer Gynt” (Grieg), “Karelia March” and “The Spruce”(Sibelius), “The Fog is Lifting” and “Two Fantasy Pieces”(Nielsen), “Midsummer Vigil” (Alfven), and more.

Profile

Serenata de Suginami
Serenata de Suginami is an ensemble formed by professional musicians residing in Suginami Ward, Tokyo. Led by Kazuko Goto (arrangement, piano), Kyoko Hosono, Gabriel Toaldo, Hirona Toaldo Hosono (violin), Chioki Aihara, and Megumi Kasugai (violin, viola), the group continues to engage in locally-based musical activities.
Since 2022, they have been organizing the “Journey Through Music” concert series, performing alongside various guest artists.

Contact

Kazuko Goto
Representative
Serenata de Suginami
2-5-11 Kamitakaido Suginami-ku Tokyo 168-0074
serenata.suginami@gmail.com

Venues

Suginami Public Hall (Small Hall), Suginami City, Tokyo