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Music From Japan Festival 2018
For the 43rd season MFJ will present its third year of the Artist Residence Program to facilitate dialogue between composers, critics and music scholars from the US and Japan.
On Saturday, February 17th, and Sunday, February 18th 2018 ,MFJ will present two concerts. The Saturday concert, The Works of Tokuhide Niimi, will feature three of the composers pieces, including one new work commissioned by MFJ. The Momenta String Quartet, the C4 Vocal Ensemble and other world-renowned New York-based musicians will perform these inspiring works. The Sunday concert, Diversification of Japanese Contemporary Music, is curated by Dr. Toshie Kakinuma and will feature new work by Japanese composers. The evening will include two world premieres of MFJ commissions written by Makiko Nishikaze and Mayu Masuda. Ms. Masudas new piece is written for voice and wagon, an ancient Japanese 6-string koto. Kayoko Nakagawa will perform this exciting new repertoire on this rare instrument.
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LocationScandinavia House/Victor Borge Hall (View)
58 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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