September 18th (Monday, national holiday) Music Workshop "The Orchestra's Tradition is Interesting"
The orchestral timbre is interesting(Workshop by Michael Spencer)
"The Orchestra's Tale is Interesting" is an educational program run by the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, where participants take a central role in learning by using a variety of approaches to unravel the works featured in the regular concerts.
The theme of the event will be Mahler's Symphony No. 3, which will be performed at Kah-Chung Wong's Tokyo Regular Concert in October, which will mark his inaugural concert as Principal Conductor of the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra.
By "learning through experience" in an easy-to-understand way, you're sure to discover new ways to enjoy sound and music!
Date: Monday, September 18, 2023 (national holiday) Start time: 14:00 (Doors open at 13:30 / Scheduled to end at 17:00)
Venue:カスケードホール(12 Ichibancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
5 minutes walk from Exit 5 of Kojimachi Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line
5 minutes walk from Exit 5 of Hanzomon Station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line
13 minutes walk from Ichigaya Station on the JR, Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, Namboku Line, and Toei Shinjuku Line
Target audience: Junior high school students and above (recommended)
Capacity: 100 people (first come, first served) *Registration will close once capacity is reached
Cast: Michael Spencer (Japan Philharmonic Communications Director) / Interpreter: Mikako Hori
Members of the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra *Performers may be subject to change.
theme:Mahler: Symphony No. 3 Performance information for the 754th Tokyo Regular ConcertHERE
Participation fee: 1,000 yen *Please pay at the reception on the day.
Application: ① Apply via Google Form https://forms.gle/bVbCvzctwQJXbuUV7
or sending us a message on
②Please apply by phone to the Japan Philharmonic Service Center.
TEL: 03-5378-5911 (Weekdays 10:00-17:00)
Application period: August 1st (Tuesday) 10:00 to September 13th (Wednesday) 17:00 *Applications will close once capacity is reached
Organizer: Japan Philharmonic Orchestra (Public Interest Foundation)
Michael Spencer
Educator, facilitator, and violinist. Former violinist with the London Symphony Orchestra and former head of education at the Royal Opera House. He has developed and implemented arts education programs around the world, earning high praise from various arts organizations and companies.
In Japan, with the support of the Association of Japanese Symphony Orchestras and the Agency for Cultural Affairs, he has implemented educational programs in various locations with 24 professional orchestras. In 2006, he held a workshop-style concert at Kioi Hall in the presence of Her Majesty the Empress. In 2008, Peter and the Wolf, for which he served as education director, won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
In recent years, at the request of the British Society for Immunology, he has been creating and implementing arts programs across the UK with the aim of promoting coexistence between scientists, artists, and local communities. His activities have also been featured on NHK BS's "The Power of Travel." He is also a visiting professor at Ueno Gakuen University and communications director for the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra.
◆December 2022 The orchestra's ensemble is interesting. "Gathering of Couples" Concerto for Orchestra (composed by Bartók, Bela)Report
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