Semi-final round of violin section has concluded by announcing 6 finalists.
The list of the finalists is here.
Final round of violin section is being held this weekend. How quickly time passes.
Chiba, SIMC volunteer staff
Monday, May 31, 2010
Koryu salon
Today, there was Suzume-Odori dance performance at Koryu salon.
I rushed to Koryu salon right after the meeting of volunteer staff.
I had my flute for Suzume-odori in my bag and was excited about joining the dancers, however, unfortunately it ended soon after I joined.
Next time I will bring my Japanese fan!
I had a bowl of Imoni soup and it was delicious.
Thank you.
yacco, SIMC volunteer for PR
I rushed to Koryu salon right after the meeting of volunteer staff.
I had my flute for Suzume-odori in my bag and was excited about joining the dancers, however, unfortunately it ended soon after I joined.
Next time I will bring my Japanese fan!
I had a bowl of Imoni soup and it was delicious.
Thank you.
yacco, SIMC volunteer for PR
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Viola Space 2010 Tokyo concert
Viola Space 2010 Tokyo concert at 7 o'clock on May 27 at Kioi Hall in Tokyo.
The concert of second night was entitled "Dancing Viola".
Yasuhiro Suzuki of Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra Tokyo and Sergey Malov performed Leclair's Sonata for two violas No.4 in D major.
The original of this piece is "Sonata for two violin in A major.
Today's performance seemed to me that I was listening to the conversation between two violas.
Ehrenfellner: Concerto for violin, viola and orchestra, an homage to St.Petersburg, Op10(2010) 1st movement "From deep chasm".
It is not too much to say that the encounter with Christophe who is known for as a conductor, composer as well as a violinist and Sergey as violinist and violist has led to this concerto.
Sergey appeared on the stage with viola and violin. Then he put his viola on a chair which was set between conductor and him.
This new concerto for a soloist who plays two instruments on his own was composed out of the conversation between good friends Christophe and Sergey.
Sergey played exchanging his viola for violin in turn during his performance.
"I have given respective roles on viola and violin in order to give a shape to Sergey's idea", Christophe told.
The 1st movement of this concerto was performed at Kioi Hall for the first time in the world.
The 1st and 2nd movement are going to be performed this coming November in Vienna.
All of movements will be premiered on March 11th 2011 in Salzburg.
The orchestra of this day was Toho Gakuen Orchestra conducted by Koichiro Harada.
Sergey looked for Christophe from the stage after the performance. Christophe went up to the stage. The audience and members of orchestra gave warm applause to Sergey and Christophe, a violist and composer.
I knew that Christophe had composed music since the 1st Sendai International Music Competition. I feel great that he has become a magnificent artist.
I told Christophe "I am proud of you".
Unfortunately, taking photos was prohibited during performance. After that I couldn't take pictures with them since I had to go to a reception before they showed up.
Christophe is going to come to Japan to perform as trio. I will post the detail later on this blog.
Christophe Ehrenfellner
Kurihara, SIMC volunteer for PR
The concert of second night was entitled "Dancing Viola".
Yasuhiro Suzuki of Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra Tokyo and Sergey Malov performed Leclair's Sonata for two violas No.4 in D major.
The original of this piece is "Sonata for two violin in A major.
Today's performance seemed to me that I was listening to the conversation between two violas.
Ehrenfellner: Concerto for violin, viola and orchestra, an homage to St.Petersburg, Op10(2010) 1st movement "From deep chasm".
It is not too much to say that the encounter with Christophe who is known for as a conductor, composer as well as a violinist and Sergey as violinist and violist has led to this concerto.
Sergey appeared on the stage with viola and violin. Then he put his viola on a chair which was set between conductor and him.
This new concerto for a soloist who plays two instruments on his own was composed out of the conversation between good friends Christophe and Sergey.
Sergey played exchanging his viola for violin in turn during his performance.
"I have given respective roles on viola and violin in order to give a shape to Sergey's idea", Christophe told.
The 1st movement of this concerto was performed at Kioi Hall for the first time in the world.
The 1st and 2nd movement are going to be performed this coming November in Vienna.
All of movements will be premiered on March 11th 2011 in Salzburg.
The orchestra of this day was Toho Gakuen Orchestra conducted by Koichiro Harada.
Sergey looked for Christophe from the stage after the performance. Christophe went up to the stage. The audience and members of orchestra gave warm applause to Sergey and Christophe, a violist and composer.
I knew that Christophe had composed music since the 1st Sendai International Music Competition. I feel great that he has become a magnificent artist.
I told Christophe "I am proud of you".
Unfortunately, taking photos was prohibited during performance. After that I couldn't take pictures with them since I had to go to a reception before they showed up.
Christophe is going to come to Japan to perform as trio. I will post the detail later on this blog.
Christophe Ehrenfellner
Kurihara, SIMC volunteer for PR
Thursday, May 27, 2010
An event @ Koryu salon
I participated in an event introducing Japanese culture on May 24.
I saw people trying Yukata robe, looking at the exhibits, playing with beanbags and Japanese toy, koma.
I made postcards of Sendai Star Festival and Kazakhstan bookmarks out of Origami papers.
The next introducing Japanese culture event @Koryu salon will be on June 15. Just join in. It will be fun.
Another event "Attractive Sendai"must be ATTRACTIVE.
yacco, SIMC volunteer for PR
I saw people trying Yukata robe, looking at the exhibits, playing with beanbags and Japanese toy, koma.
I made postcards of Sendai Star Festival and Kazakhstan bookmarks out of Origami papers.
The next introducing Japanese culture event @Koryu salon will be on June 15. Just join in. It will be fun.
Another event "Attractive Sendai"must be ATTRACTIVE.
yacco, SIMC volunteer for PR
Monday, May 24, 2010
Results of elimination round; Violin section
Elimination round of violin section has concluded by announcing 12 contestants who will advance to the semi‐final round.
The list of the contestants is here.
Was it as you expected?
You missed the elimination round? Don't worry. Streaming videos of their performance are available the SIMC site.
Thank all the contestants for giving us wonderful performance!
The schedule of semi‐final round is here.
Chiba, SIMC volunteer staff
The list of the contestants is here.
Was it as you expected?
You missed the elimination round? Don't worry. Streaming videos of their performance are available the SIMC site.
Thank all the contestants for giving us wonderful performance!
The schedule of semi‐final round is here.
Chiba, SIMC volunteer staff
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Koryu salon
Let's take a look at a lounge for contestants and audience "Koryu salon". It opens during competition.
This is an entrance of the lounge.
The sign saying "Please feel free to come in".
Ornaments for the Sendai Star Festival in front of the entrance.
A view from the entrance.
It's lunch time! You can buy some light meals and drinks in the lounge.
Works of Origami.
Japanese quiltings.
Japanese toys.
A map. Do you know where the contestants come from?
Information on Sendai.
Why don't you post messages to the contestants?
Let's write your wishes on strips of a paper, hang them on the branches of bamboo.
Forest Park outside of the window.
How about taking a break at the lounge, when you come to the competition?
Please be reminded that there is some space only for contestants.
Chiba, SIMC volunteer staff
This is an entrance of the lounge.
The sign saying "Please feel free to come in".
Ornaments for the Sendai Star Festival in front of the entrance.
A view from the entrance.
It's lunch time! You can buy some light meals and drinks in the lounge.
Works of Origami.
Japanese quiltings.
Japanese toys.
A map. Do you know where the contestants come from?
Information on Sendai.
Why don't you post messages to the contestants?
Let's write your wishes on strips of a paper, hang them on the branches of bamboo.
Forest Park outside of the window.
How about taking a break at the lounge, when you come to the competition?
Please be reminded that there is some space only for contestants.
Chiba, SIMC volunteer staff
Friday, May 21, 2010
Supporting shops information
Those who have a ticket for the competition can receive a benefits and a discount at the supporting shops. Let's enjoy it!
Chiba, SIMC volunteer staff
Chiba, SIMC volunteer staff
The 4th SIMC begins!
The 4th Sendai International Music Competition starts tomorrow.
The violin section bigins ahead of the piano section.
Elimimation round of the violin section lasts three days.
The schedule is here.
Chiba, SIMC volunteer staff
The violin section bigins ahead of the piano section.
Elimimation round of the violin section lasts three days.
The schedule is here.
Chiba, SIMC volunteer staff
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Concert Information
Here are the information on concerts of Sergey Malov (The 3rd SIMC contestant for violin section) and Christophe Ehrenfellner (The 1st SIMC contestant for violin section).
5/26/2010(Wed) 18:30-
"Viora Space 2010 Tokyo -concerts celebrating the 25th anniversary of foundation of NTT Finance co."
The first night "Singing Viora"
Performers:
Nobuko Imai, Ryo Sasaki, Tomomi Shinozaki, Yasuhiro Suzuki, Antoine Tamestit, Sergey Malov, Dimitri Murrath(va), Ichiro Nodaira(pf), Toshiko Yonekawa(Japanese harp), Koichiro Harada(cond), and Toho Gakuen Orchestra
play:
Colours of Wind, Toshiko Yonekawa
from "Winterreise" (Winter Journey), F.Schubert
Sonata for Viola No.1, R.Schumann
Chaconne, J.S.Bach
Replica, P.Eötvös
and other works.
* S:¥5,000 A:¥4,000, ticket for 2 nights:¥8,000, for students:¥2,000
5/27/2010(Thu) 18:30-
"Viora Space 2010 Tokyo -concerts celebrating the 25th anniversary of foundation of NTT Finance co."
The second night "Dancing Viora"
Performers:
Nobuko Imai, Ryo Sasaki, Manabu Suzuki, Yasuhiro Suzuki, Antone Tamesti, Sergei Marlov(vn & va), Dimitori Murato(va), Koichiro Harada(cond), and Toho Gakuen Orchestra
play:
Sonata for Viola No.2, J.Brahms
Trio for 3 Violas, L.V.Beethoven
from Concerto for Violin and Viola, C.Ehrenfellner (world premiere)
and other works
* S:¥5,000 A:¥4,000, ticket for 2 nights:¥8,000, for students:¥2,000
Christophe Ehrenfellner
I received an email from Christophe for a while ago. He wrote "I am coming to Japan".
This time Sergey is going to play for the concert, which is one of the prizes for the 1st prize winner of the 1st Tokyo International Viola Competition.
Christophe have worked on this concert for Sergey since last year, and this is going to be premiered for the first time.
Unfortunately for us, they are not coming to Sendai this time. However, I will go to see them and post some pictures on this blog.
The competition in Sendai starts soon.
I am going to enjoy it.
Kurihara, volunteer for PR
5/26/2010(Wed) 18:30-
"Viora Space 2010 Tokyo -concerts celebrating the 25th anniversary of foundation of NTT Finance co."
The first night "Singing Viora"
Performers:
Nobuko Imai, Ryo Sasaki, Tomomi Shinozaki, Yasuhiro Suzuki, Antoine Tamestit, Sergey Malov, Dimitri Murrath(va), Ichiro Nodaira(pf), Toshiko Yonekawa(Japanese harp), Koichiro Harada(cond), and Toho Gakuen Orchestra
play:
Colours of Wind, Toshiko Yonekawa
from "Winterreise" (Winter Journey), F.Schubert
Sonata for Viola No.1, R.Schumann
Chaconne, J.S.Bach
Replica, P.Eötvös
and other works.
* S:¥5,000 A:¥4,000, ticket for 2 nights:¥8,000, for students:¥2,000
5/27/2010(Thu) 18:30-
"Viora Space 2010 Tokyo -concerts celebrating the 25th anniversary of foundation of NTT Finance co."
The second night "Dancing Viora"
Performers:
Nobuko Imai, Ryo Sasaki, Manabu Suzuki, Yasuhiro Suzuki, Antone Tamesti, Sergei Marlov(vn & va), Dimitori Murato(va), Koichiro Harada(cond), and Toho Gakuen Orchestra
play:
Sonata for Viola No.2, J.Brahms
Trio for 3 Violas, L.V.Beethoven
from Concerto for Violin and Viola, C.Ehrenfellner (world premiere)
and other works
* S:¥5,000 A:¥4,000, ticket for 2 nights:¥8,000, for students:¥2,000
Christophe Ehrenfellner
I received an email from Christophe for a while ago. He wrote "I am coming to Japan".
This time Sergey is going to play for the concert, which is one of the prizes for the 1st prize winner of the 1st Tokyo International Viola Competition.
Christophe have worked on this concert for Sergey since last year, and this is going to be premiered for the first time.
Unfortunately for us, they are not coming to Sendai this time. However, I will go to see them and post some pictures on this blog.
The competition in Sendai starts soon.
I am going to enjoy it.
Kurihara, volunteer for PR
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Mini concert in the House of Wara(straw) & Excursion to the forest in Akiu
The House of Wara is called "Akiu Ishigami Yume no Mori" and located in the quiet mountain. People who love arts moved in and create their own works. It is far from the city central, but you can see beautiful scenery here. Why don't you come for a nice walk.
Here is the message and photos from Mrs. Omori, a friend of the organizer of this concert;
These are the photos of one of the concerts at the House of Wara and an afterparty, etc.
Yume no Mori (Forest of dreams) is truly fantastic place which tells us the natural pictures of four seasons and preserves quiet natural settings of mountains. I want many people to know this wonderful place.
As a friend of the organizer, I wanted to support this event. So I decided to offer to the people who come to some light meals and tea at the Omori farm house.
I will let you know later the detailed information, if you join this excursion and concert.
This mini-concert is one of the projects that gives you an opportunity to enjoy the performance by the 4th SIMC contestants outside the competition venue. Each concerts are designed by organizers, so that you can find and experience an interesting concert, even if it is small venue!
Chiba, SIMC volunteer blog team staff
Here is the message and photos from Mrs. Omori, a friend of the organizer of this concert;
These are the photos of one of the concerts at the House of Wara and an afterparty, etc.
Yume no Mori (Forest of dreams) is truly fantastic place which tells us the natural pictures of four seasons and preserves quiet natural settings of mountains. I want many people to know this wonderful place.
As a friend of the organizer, I wanted to support this event. So I decided to offer to the people who come to some light meals and tea at the Omori farm house.
I will let you know later the detailed information, if you join this excursion and concert.
This mini-concert is one of the projects that gives you an opportunity to enjoy the performance by the 4th SIMC contestants outside the competition venue. Each concerts are designed by organizers, so that you can find and experience an interesting concert, even if it is small venue!
Chiba, SIMC volunteer blog team staff
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