January 13th (Monday, national holiday) "The Orchestra's Teiki is Fun" Workshop
The orchestral timbre is interesting
Music lecture by former Japan Philharmonic Orchestra member Pon-kun
The Japan Philharmonic Orchestra's education program "The Orchestra's Traits are Interesting" uses various approaches to unravel the works featured in their regular concerts, allowing participants to take the lead in learning.
This time, under the supervision of Japan Philharmonic Communications Director Michael Spencer, former orchestra member and trombonist Pon-kun (Iha Mutsumi) will talk about Elgar from the perspective of a player.
This program will be enjoyable for fans of the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as those who are just starting to get familiar with classical music and those interested in art in general.
Enjoy this fascinating music lecture by Pon-kun, who has inherited the essence of Michael Jackson, and members of the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra.
You might even get to hear a string quartet perform!
Date: January 13, 2025 (Monday/holiday) 14:00 start (doors open at 13:30)
Venue: Sesion Suginami Exhibition Room (Suginami City Social Education Center and Koenji Community Center Complex)
1-22-32 Umeri, Suginami-ku, Tokyo (5-minute walk from Higashi-Koenji Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, 7-minute walk from Shin-Koenji Station)
Featuring: Pon-kun (Mutsumi Inami, former Japan Philharmonic trombone player), members of the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra
*Performers may be subject to change.
Capacity: 50 people (first come, first served) *Middle school students and above (recommended)
Theme: Elgar Symphony No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 63
Related Performances https://japanphil.or.jp/japanphil_wp/concert/20250117/
Participation fee: General 2,500 yen
Students (university students and younger): 1,500 yen
*We may ask you to confirm your age at the reception on the day.
How to apply:
Apply via teket https://teket.jp/8483/41873
How to receive tickets on teket:HERE .
Points to note
・Please access teket from a smartphone or PC. (Feature phones cannot be used.)
・Your QR code will be checked upon entry. Please present the screen of your smartphone or a printed copy of your electronic ticket with the QR code at the reception desk.
申込期間：2024年10月21日（月）10:00～2025年1月13日（月・祝）14:00
Organizer: Japan Philharmonic Orchestra (Public Interest Foundation)
Co-organized by: Sesion Suginami (designated manager: Tokyu Community, Tokyu Bunkamura, Kyowa Sangyo Joint Venture)
Sponsor: Suginami Ward
For inquiries, please contact the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation), TEL: 03-5378-6311 (Contact: Ongaku no Mori)
~Past Workshop Reports~
◆January 2024 《The orchestral ensemble is fascinating: Mahler's Symphony No. 9 in D Major》
https://japanphil.or.jp/japanphil_wp/blog/26283/
◆September 2023 "The Orchestra's Teiki is an interesting journey exploring the labyrinth of a masterpiece"
https://japanphil.or.jp/japanphil_wp/blog/25977/
What is the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra's Music Creation Workshop?
https://japanphil.or.jp/japanphil_wp/blog/workshop/
Pon-kun: Mutsumi Inami, trombone player
Born in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture in 1956. His parents are from Okinawa and his roots are in Iha, Uruma City.
After graduating from Musashino Academia Musicae, he joined the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra as a trombonist in 1981.
Around 2000, influenced by Michael Spencer in London (currently the Communications Director of the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra), he became interested in new educational programs.
In 2002, he received training in educational programs in London, and has since worked as an assistant to Michael Spencer and Kuma Harada, promoting educational program workshops at many professional orchestras.
He will retire from the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra in 2022.
Currently, he is a workshop designer/facilitator and Music Forest advisor.
