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Concert for the victims of Japan
The House of music of the peaceful suburb of Paris is lined with single houses.
There was such a concert at the spring night recorded the warmest day in this beginning of year. the music is in bloom,the hearts sang in unison.
The concert for the victims of Japan hosted by Saint-Maur city.
The music hall satisfied with full of music such as jazz, classical music and the Japanese folk songs.
In spite of a concert decided approximately one week ago, approximately 60 spectators arrived.
The total amount of the donation achieved 1191.92euroswill be given to the Japanese Red Cross society as a donation through the Embassy of Japan in Paris.
We thank for all the musicians, the spectators and the promoters of the event for their supports for Japan.
musiciens:
Georges Beckerich (trumpet), Tomohiro Maeda, Toshi Watanabe, Norio Hama (guitar), Giorgi Mamniashvili (flute), Franck Rabouille (guitar), Yiqing Liu (pipa), Christian Bene B’Ella be Darras (bass), Robin Charbonnier (drum), Ludovic de Preissac, Michiè Kuryu-Troman, Robin Troman, Sylvain Diony, Hiroko Ito, Gwénaëlle Féret, Christophe Bianco
Message of the Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, on the occasion of the Charity Symphony Concert for Japan
To be delivered on her behalf by Mr Mogens Schmidt, Director of Bureau of Field Coordination
UNESCO, 10 April 2011
Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is an honour for me to stand with you today on behalf of the Director-General of UNESCO, Ms. Irina Bokova.
The Director-General is unable to be here today, but she wished to send to all present the following message.
START MESSAGE His Excellency, Ambassador Isao Kiso, Permanent Delegate of Japan to UNESCO,
Excellencies Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends and Colleagues,
The world is standing today with the people of Japan.
On behalf of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, I wish to express our deepest condolences for the victims of the earthquake that occurred off the north-eastern coast of Japan on 11 March and to convey heartfelt sympathy to all who have been affected by its devastating impact.
We celebrate this year the 60th anniversary of Japan’s association with UNESCO. In these difficult times, it is worth remembering all of that we achieved together.
The Japanese people have always played a special role in UNESCO.
The world’s first UNESCO club was born in Sendai, on 19 July 1947. Having lived through the destruction of World War II, the people of Sendai rallied around a new vision of peace, founded on cooperation in education, science, culture and communication.
This grass-roots movement led to the creation of the National Federation of UNESCO Associations in Japan in 1948 and it paved the way for Japan’s full membership of UNESCO in May 1951. That was before the San Francisco Peace Treaty was signed in September the same year to officially end the War, and five years before Japan was admitted to the UN.
This Charity Symphony Concert embodies the strength of our cooperation for over sixty years.
It conveys a powerful message of conviction and unity.
Our conviction is that reconstruction must start with education, with schools, students and teachers. These are the foundations for the future. They are the best hope for change. All funds collected will contribute to assisting the 7008 schools that have been affected by the recent disasters, channelled through National Federation of UNESCO Associations in Japan.
Ours is also a message of unity.
This is not Japan’s crisis to carry alone; it is our shared responsibility. We have all been affected by the impact of these disasters; we will all work together to rebuild and start anew.
I wish to express my deep gratitude to everyone here, to the musicians and to our audience, for their engagement.
I thank Kanako Abe, Keita Matsumiya and others for their initiative. I thank Mami Hagiwara and all other performers for their commitment.
More than anything, this Concert conveys a message of hope.
On this Sunday afternoon in spring, I am reminded of the words of Yosa no Buson, the famous 18th century poet, who wrote:
lighting one candle with another candle
— spring evening
This haiku captures the essence of this time of year — the sharing of light to ward off darkness, the rebirth of life that springs from this exchange, the hope that light carries.
This is why we have gathered here today. To share the light of spring and to move forward together.
Music is the medium today for this solidarity. Music enlivens and transcends. It speaks to the heart in a language we all understand. It is one of humanity’s most powerful expressions of strength, unity and hope.
I thank you once again and I wish you an excellent concert.
Irina Bokova
Marathon Concerts of chamber music: Japan and France Cultural Center
In the East of Paris, close to the place of Nation, l’Espace Hattori is one of these rare spaces in Paris where letting you feel in Japan.
On the spring day that was slightly chilly on April 14th, the chamber music « marathon » concert No.4 was opened.
From a classic music and a romantic school to a contemporary music. An appearance of the chamber music with trio, duo, a piano solo spread through the small salon of l’Espace Hattori in a season of Koi-Nobori (‘carp streamers’ are carp-shaped wind socks traditionally flown to celebrate a japanese traditional event which is now designated a National holiday.)
In the first part, Mr. Guillaume Masson interpreted ‘Radiance post disaster’ himself in piano which he composed for the victims of earthquake. In the second part, Mrs. Yuriko Kimura from Fukushima made a speech and played the song with Japanese theme which she composed in flute.
The heartfelt concert to the victims.The total amount of the donation achieved 221.49 euros will be given to the Japanese Red Cross society as a donation through the Embassy of Japan in Paris.
We thank the musicians, the staff of l’Espace Hattori and the spectators for us to have permitted to share this moment.
Aya Kono (violin), Erwan Le Guen (cello), Mayoko Salloum (piano), Akiko Lardeux-Furusawa (trombone), Hiromi Kitayama (piano), Guillaume Masson (piano), Keisuke Tsushima (violin), Jean-Michel Kim (piano), Yuriko Kimura (flute), Nicola Sergio (piano), Miori Ito, Paul Montag (piano)
Tomohiro Maeda Paris Connexion enchanted the heart of the audience in Magnanville.
A melody to echo warmly this evening in one of halls in Magnanville where is a peaceful town one hour drive from Paris. A seat and the closeness of the stage brought a sense of unity among people, the energy and the rhythm of the sounds colored the air of the room, the bodies waved naturally.
Not to mention a melody to attract a person, One of the charm of this group is their character whom three performers standing by different nationality and background. Love to sincere music reached the audience from the state where they played.
After 2 years from thier live-tour in Japan, they loved the japanese culture, the japanese way of life and people and in this concert, they send a yell to Japan with one song called ‘Il faut Pedaler’. It has a warm message to tell people to advance as to pedal bicycles.
Then the concert had enchanted the heart of people, ended the curtain with the encore « red dragonfly ».
The total amount of the donation achieved 425 euros.
We are anxious to thank for all the members of Tomohiro Maeda Paris Connexion, the spectators and the promoters of the event for their supports for Japan.
前田智洋 Paris Connexion @Magnanville
パリから車で１時間、Magnanvilleと言うのどかで可愛らしいこの街に、今宵一軒の会場に温かく響き渡るメロディー。
観客席とステージとの近さが人々の間に一体間を生み出し、躍動感あふれる音楽に観客は自然とリズムに身を任せ酔いしれる、そんなパフォーマンスが繰り広げられました。
このグループの良さは、人を魅了するメロディーは勿論のこと、異なる国籍や文化を背景に持つ３人のパフォーマーが持ち合わせるキャラクターにもあるようです。
心からの音楽への愛が、彼らの演奏する様子から観客にも伝わっていくのです。
日本ツアーに行って以来、日本の文化・あり方・人々を愛した彼らは、前半４曲目 « Il faut Pedaler »という一曲と共に日本へのエールを送りました。
自転車等のペダルをこぐ=前に進もう！頑張ろう！という暖かいメッセージ。そして、一瞬で人々の心を巻き込んだ今夜のコンサートは後半を終え、アンコール »赤とんぼ »で幕を閉じました。
今回集まった義援金は合計４２５ユーロ。
この街の人々の暖かさと、今回素敵なステージを見せてくれたTomohiro Maeda Paris Connexionのメンバーに、心から感謝いたします。
The piano concerto of Ravel by Mami Hagiwara
Charity concert in the UNESCO which finally approached this Sunday.
Ravel ‘Concerto in G major for Piano’ which Mami Hagiwara achieved championship as a Japanese for the first time in Geneva International Music Competition in piano section will be played in this concert.
By the finals of this contest that it produced famous great masters such as Arturo Bernedetti Michelangeo, Maurizio Pollini and Martha Argerich, Hagiwara has played this ravel ‘Concerto in G major for Piano’ known as a difficult piece of music wonderfully.
This is an appearance of the Geneva International Music Competition piano section’s final. Please enjoy a splendid performance of Mami Hagiwara such as the recital that cannot be thought with the contest.
Please come to discover new young talents as her to the concert in UNESCO, April 10th 2011. We are looking forward to see you there.
Marathon Concerts of chamber music: Concert with professors of French music academy of Kyoto
More than 200 spectators arrived to the concert by the professors of French music academy of Kyoto at Luthérienne La Trinité church on 2nd April.
This concert held in Kyoto is canceled under the influence of earthquake, so that the concert in Paris was given to Japan in particular.
The church was satisfied with splendid music by global famous musicians.
Aka Tonbo,’Red Dragonfly’, was played at the end of the concert recalled us to scenes of the childhoo.
The total amount of the donation achieved 2416.71euros and 100 US dollar will be given to the Japanese Red Cross society as a donation through the Embassy of Japan in Paris.
We thank for all the professors, the spectators and the promoters of the event for their supports for Japan.
Pascal Rogé, Ami Rogé, Christian Ivaldi (piano)
Régis Pasquier (violin)
Bruno Pasquier (alto)
Philippe Muller, Kenji Nakagi, Tomomi Hirano (violoncello)
Pierre-Yves Artaud (flute)
Orchestre de Flûtes Français
Paul Méfano (direction)
Marathon Concerts of chamber music ‘Over a harp’ On 29th March.
The soft melody of the harps accompanied the sounds with rain and wind in this evening filled of thoughts.
Espace Camac was full of emotions and elegances with the harps, the guitar, the Japanese instrument of koto, the female chorus in acappella.
The total amount of the donation achieved 1288.09euros will be given to the Japanese Red Cross society as a donation through the Embassy of Japan in Paris.
We thank the musicians, the spectators and all the staff of Espace Camac.
Mai Fukui, RIno Kageyama, Eri Hatanaka (harpe), Rina Kojima (Koto) , Gabriele Natilla (guitare), Ti-Chawin Tienchutima, Yu-chieh Cheng, Shu-Ting Lee, Huang Shan-Sheng (flute), Ensemble Vocal Akané: Aki Shirane (mezzo soprano), Chinatsu Saito (soprano), Kazuyo Kimura (soprano), Maho Ueno (mezzo soprano), Yuka Toyoshima (mezzo soprano), Yumiko Yamanaka (soprano) etc.
Marathon Concerts of chamber music: Saint Mery Church On 28th March.
The First monday on 28th March when Paris entered in summer time was a peaceful day with the tender sunlight poursing into the city. The second chamber music ‘marathon’ concert was held while the glorious stained glass of Saint Mery church.
The performance of east-west modern music programs enchanted the audiences in a church of the Gothic architecture.
The total amount of the donation achieved 807.19euros will be given to the Japanese Red Cross society as a donation through the Embassy of Japan in Paris.
We thank the musicians, the spectators and all the staff provided the Sant Mery church.
Daniel Garlitsky, Yumi Mizukami (violin)
Dmitry Slilvian (violincello)
Jay Gottlieb, David Abramovitz, Kana Okada, Kazuko Hiyama (piano)
Mai Toyama, Misato Hanawa, Daisuke Ishii, Nicolas Arsenjevic, Michaela Stapleton, Sion Candela, Wei-Hsi Chen, Kevin Le Mareuil (saxophone)
CNSM concert took place on 24th March was a splendid achievement!
The chamber music that brought spring adjusted the heart of all one.
The first step of the « MARATHON » concerts of the chamber music by the Paris Conservatoire was held on 24th March in the Orgue hall of CNSMDP.
The hall was crammed with people and the total amount of the donation achieved 1219,05euros. We will surely send them to the embassy of Japan in France.
We thank you for your presence and your support.
We thank the musicians for the marvelous moment that they allowed us to share.
Musicians: flute: Seiya UENO cellos: Asami HIRANO, Bruno PHILIPPE violin: Keisuke TSUSHIMA piano: Guillaume VINCENT etc…