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Classical Music in Tokyo
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
MUSIC TODAY 21: Part II
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As mentioned in the previous post, MUSIC TODAY 21 is a contemporary music festival here in Tokyo. The second concert I was able to attend f...
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
MUSIC TODAY 21: Part I
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MUSIC TODAY 21 is a festival of contemporary music that happens every summer here in Tokyo. Last year, I had the pleasure of attending the ...
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Goodbye Maestro Wakasugi, Hello...?
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With the recent passing of conductor Hiroshi Wakasugi (right), the Tokyo Opera Palace has hired a new artistic director, Tadaaki Otaka. Wak...
Thursday, August 13, 2009
When Opera Meets Kabuki
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Quick: name three Japanese composers. A few of the more adventurous music lovers among us might come up with Toru Takemitsu, but that’s abou...
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