Art Festivals & Events

The seventh installment of the collaborative project between media artist Yoichi Ochiai and the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra is set to take place, centered around the theme of "Reconstructing the Orchestra through Technology." This year's performance is titled "RECURSIVE ORCHESTRA". Alongside the main performance at Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, chamber music arrangements will also be held in Takayama, Hirakata, and Okinawa (including Shurijo Castle). Through the universally recognized medium of the orchestra, the project aims to explore and globally share the richness of Japanese culture, including its traditional music.

We're thrilled to present the seventh installment of our "Technology x Orchestra" series, a project that has been running since 2018. This year's event is set at the prestigious Tokyo Opera City. We are kicking off a fresh collaboration with the globally acclaimed composer Dai Fujikura to embark on a new series, "shouzen keigo keiou kairai (承前啓後継往開来)", exploring Japanese culture through orchestral music. Our first installment this year will spotlight a new piece inspired by the classical music of the Ryukyu Islands.

【Direction/Cast】

OCHIAI Yoichi (Director, Producer)
EBIHARA Hikaru (Conductor)
WOW (Visual Performer)
TSUJI Ayana (Violin)
Ryukyu Classical Music Players: ARAKAKI Toshimichi, OSHIRO Takayuki, TANAHARA Kenta (Uta Sanshin) / IKEMA Hokuto (Koto) / KAMEI Mion (Fue) / MAEDA Hiromi (kokyu) / KUSHI Taiki (Taiko)
OKAWARA Wataru, KODACHI Takumi (Clap)
EBARA Yoko(Navigator)
MOGI Hitoshi (Commentator)

【Performance Program】

Steve REICH: Pendulum Music
UEMATSU Nobuo: 《Final Fantasy》Opening Theme
FUJIKURA Dai: Open Leaves (JPO Commission) [World Premiere]
OGURI Hiroshi: Fantasy on Osaka Folk Tunes
Steve REICH: Clapping Music
Antonio VIVALDI: SUMMER Mov.1 from《The Four Seasons》RV315
Astor PIAZZOLLA: Verano Porteno - Summer
Alberto GINASTERA: Estancia Suite, Op. 8a -III. Les peones de hacienda:
Franz LISZT: Hungarian Rhapsody No.2
Leonard BERNSTEIN: Mambo from West Side Story《Symphonic Dances》

Additionally, we have reimagined this year's main performance for a chamber music setting. Starting in November, satellite performances will take place in Takayama, Hirakata, and Okinawa. We are excited to bring a fresh musical experience to those who haven't yet attended our performances.

【Crowdfunding Now Underway】

We've launched a crowdfunding campaign to support this project. In appreciation of your support, we're offering rewards including premium seat tickets, streaming tickets, and exclusive merchandise.

Satellite Performance in TAKAYAMA

Place : 1-52 Oshinmachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture
Time : November 5, 2023
Access : 15 minutes walk from JR Takayama Station
Admissions : 4,000yen (including exibition fee)

Satellite Performance in HIRAKATA

Place : 2-1-60 Shinmachi, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture
Time : November 6, 2023
Access : 5 minutes walk from Keihan Hirakata-shi Station
Admissions : Adult:1,000yen / Student:free

Shurijo Catsle Performance

Place: Shurijo Castle Yohokoriden [Shurijo Castle Park, Charged Area]
Time: February 23, 2024
Admissions: Free (Admission to Shuri Castle is required)
Access: 15-minute walk. from huri Station to Shurijo Castle Shureimon

Satellite Performance in NAHA

Place: Ryukyu Shimpo Hall, 1-10-3 Izumizaki, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
Time: February 24, 2024
Admissions: Adult:3,000yen / Student:1,000yen
Acccess: 3 minute walk from Kencho-mae Station
Tickets: https://japanphil.or.jp/concert/20240224

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