Yoichi Ochiai x Japan Philharmonic Project VOL.7 "Returning Concert" Satellite Performance in Naha Details Confirmed
This project is the first in the "Shozen Keikokei Oukarai" series, which introduces Japan's outstanding musical culture from an orchestral perspective. The project will perform "Open Leaves" (composed by Dai Fujikura, commissioned by the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra), a chamber music piece featuring Ryukyu classical music and an orchestra, which had its world premiere in a main orchestral performance in August 2023. Together with the people of Okinawa, we will promote two types of "classical music": Ryukyu and Western.
All performances will be accompanied by visual direction by Yoichi Ochiai himself. Visual direction, created by "generative AI" in response to the performance, will bring a sensory experience to the concert that goes beyond just the ears.
The Shuri Castle Satellite Performance (two mini-concerts) on February 23rd was the first time in Shuri Castle's history that a classical music group had the opportunity to perform. Together with students from Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts, who represent the future of culture and the arts, they will perform "Open Leaves" as a dedication at Shuri Castle, where Ryukyu classical music was nurtured, and will support the restoration of Shuri Castle through music. Furthermore, the Naha performance on February 24th will feature young Ryukyu classical musicians and members of the Ryukyu Symphony Orchestra, who will share the joy of music with the people of Okinawa.
For details of this performance held in August,HERE
Satellite Performance in SHURI [Shuri Castle Reconstruction Prayer Dedication Performance]
February 23, 2024 (Friday, national holiday) ①10:00 ②13:00 Shuri Castle Sehokoden Hall
Directed by: Yoichi Ochiai (media artist)
Ryukyu Classical Music Performance: Students from Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts
Japan Philharmonic String Quartet: Masaaki Tanokura (Solo Concertmaster of Japan Philharmonic), Sayumi Suehiro (Violin), Motomichi Konakazawa (Viola), Miu Ishizaki (Cello)
Program: Ryukyu Classical Music Performance (Art University Students), String Quartet (Japan Philharmonic Orchestra), Fujikura Dai: Open Leaves (Joint)
* Approximately 40 minutes per session. Admission is free (a Shuri Castle admission ticket is required).
Satellite Performance in NAHA [Yoichi Ochiai x Japan Philharmonic Project VOL.7 Finale Performance]
February 24, 2024 (Sat) 14:00 Ryukyu Shimpo Hall
Directed by: Yoichi Ochiai (media artist)
Ryukyu classical music performers: Kina Riichi and Tokuda Yasuki (Uta-sanshin), Hayashi Kyoka (Koto), Kamei Mion (Flute), Maeda Hiromi (Kokyu), Hisashi Daiki (Taiko)
Japan Philharmonic String Quartet: Masaaki Tanokura (Solo Concertmaster of Japan Philharmonic), Sayumi Suehiro (Violin), Motomichi Konakazawa (Viola), Miu Ishizaki (Cello)
Guests: Members of the Ryukyu Symphony Orchestra (performing "Open Leaves")
Songs: [Ryukyu Classical Music]
Singing together "Kagiyade Kazebushi"
Singing "Shochikubai Ichisari" (Agesakuda Bushi, Tori Bushi, Akada Kaze Bushi, Sonbare Bushi, Kuroshima Bushi, Yoame Bushi, Ukishima Bushi)
Solo “Nakafubushi”
[String Quartet (Japan Philharmonic)] Dvorak: String Quartet No. 12 "American"
[All performers] Fujikura Dai: Open Leaves (Continuation of the Enlightened, Respectful, and Proud One, Commissioned by the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra)
Ticket prices: General admission ¥3,000 / Student seats (elementary to university students) ¥1,000 (tax included)
For details of the performanceHERE
About the commissioned new work "Open Leaves" (2023, composed by Dai Fujikura)
This music combines Ryukyu classical music ("Agesakuda Bushi" in this concert) with free-flowing orchestral performance.
The project first encountered composer Dai Fujikura when his work for a telework ensemble, "Longing from afar" (2020), was featured at the Twin Concert held during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. In 2022, the project commissioned and premiered "for null" (2022), a collaborative piece featuring a media art piece by Yoichi Ochiai and an orchestra.
This connection led to the launch of the "Jozen Kei Kokei Oukairai" (Succession, Respect, Respect, Respect) series, a commissioned new piece exploring Japanese culture, with Fujikura and I, and this year's first installment will focus on Ryukyuan classical music. This collaboration with Ryukyuan classical musicians was made possible by the fact that they also performed in the Ochiai x Japan Philharmonic Project Vol. 6. Following fieldwork and workshops in Okinawa, the piece will premiere in August 2023.
Work information (Fujikura Dai official website) https://www.daifujikura.com/open_1.htm
Past performances
ⒸAtsushi Yamaguchi
ⒸAtsushi Yamaguchi
Ⓒ Hiradatehira
ⒸAtsushi Yamaguchi
ⒸAtsushi Yamaguchi
ⒸTomoko Hidaki
・VOL.1《Music Concert Without Ears》April 22, 2018 https://youtu.be/wJEKht0zix0
・VOL.2《Metamorphic Concert》August 27, 2018 https://youtu.be/PJ6gJrnMRSs
・VOL.3 Part 1《Silent Concert 2019》August 20, 2019 https://youtu.be/aqDy9_Km5aM
・VOL.3 Part 2 "Intersecting Concert" August 27, 2019 https://youtu.be/jn5cg4YhRtk
・VOL.4《Concert for ＿＿＿》 October 13, 2020 https://youtu.be/Ww9fLCB6-j0
・VOL.5《Fermented Concert》 August 11, 2021 https://youtu.be/Ek-M4d_oGU8
・VOL.6《Omnipresent Concert》 August 25, 2022 https://youtu.be/N9C74aZlo6I
