Tuesday, April 6, 2004Janus 21 Presents the Music of Composer Toru Takemitsu at Longy School of Music
In association with the 2004 Centennial Celebration of the Japan Society of Boston
Janus 21 will present "Between Tides: Music of Toru Takemitsu" on Friday, April 30, at 8 pm at the Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall at the Longy School of Music, 27 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA. Tickets are $21 ($15 students and seniors) and may be ordered by calling 617-734-5174 or emailing tickets@janus21.org. Peter Grilli, President of the Japan Society of Boston, will make introductory comments in appreciation of long-time friend, Toru Takemitsu.
Takemitsu is best known for his compositions that blend Western traditions with the sound of Eastern instruments. Born in Tokyo, Takemitsu became interested in Western classical music and jazz while listening to American military radio after World War II. He was greatly influenced by Debussy, but also said "my teachers are Duke Ellington and nature" referring to the inspiration of Japanese gardens on the structure of his music. Takemitsu gained widespread attention in 1959 when Stravinsky declared his "Requiem for String Orchestra" a masterpiece. Nearly a decade later, Aaron Copland said, " I consider him to be one of the outstanding composers of our time."
Takemitsu[base ']s music is noted for its timbre, textures and use of silence. His extensive catalog includes symphonic works, music for choirs, chamber ensembles, traditional Japanese gagaku orchestra and electronics. He scored nearly 100 Japanese films including classics such as "Woman of the Dunes" "Kwaidan" and "Ran."
The concert program includes: "Distance de Fee" (violin and piano) "Hika" (violin and piano) "Rain Tree Sketches I and II" (piano) "Far From Beyond," "Chrysanthemums," and "November Fog" (violin and piano) "Orion" (cello and piano) "Between Tides" (violin, cello and piano)
Musicians featured are:
Andrew Kohji Taylor, co-artistic director, violin Max Levinson, co-artistic director, piano Timothy Bozarth, student of Takemitsu, piano
The Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall at Longy School of Music is located at 27 Garden Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, three blocks from the Harvard Square MBTA. For directions, see www.janus21.org.
Janus 21 has been called one of New England[base ']s most imaginative and dynamic professional chamber music companies. Players and singers of national and international renown, complemented by special guest artists and ensembles, present a refreshing mix of chamber music classics, rarities and works by contemporary masters.
This event is part of the Japan Society of Boston[base ']s Centennial Celebration which kicked off January 1 and will continue through 2005 with dozens of special programs including Kabuki Theatre at the Cutler Majestic Theatre, an exhibition and symposium on John Manjiro, the first Japanese person to live in America, the 150th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship linking Japan and the U.S., with exhibitions of Japanese art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Children[base ']s Museum and Peabody Essex Museum, conferences and presentations at Harvard, Tufts, Wellesley and MIT, film retrospectives, sporting events and many more explorations of Japanese culture. For more information, visit www.us-japan.org/boston.
The Japan Society of Boston is a tax-exempt American organization whose mission is to promote cultural and economic ties and active interchange between Japanese and Americans for mutual understanding, benefit and enjoyment. As the oldest Japan Society in the United States, it serves as a bridge for a network of individuals, cultural and academic institutions and business and financial firms that are linked together by a strong interest in Japan and a shared recognition of the importance of the US-Japan relationship.
For more information, contact Dawn Singh at 857-544-0739 or dawn@dawnsinghpublicity.com.
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Janus 21 Presents the Music of Composer Toru Takemitsu at Longy School of Music
In association with the 2004 Centennial Celebration of the Japan Society of Boston
Janus 21 will present "Between Tides: Music of Toru Takemitsu" on Friday, April 30, at 8 pm at the Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall at the Longy School of Music, 27 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA. Tickets are $21 ($15 students and seniors) and may be ordered by calling 617-734-5174 or emailing tickets@janus21.org. Peter Grilli, President of the Japan Society of Boston, will make introductory comments in appreciation of long-time friend, Toru Takemitsu.
Takemitsu is best known for his compositions that blend Western traditions with the sound of Eastern instruments. Born in Tokyo, Takemitsu became interested in Western classical music and jazz while listening to American military radio after World War II. He was greatly influenced by Debussy, but also said "my teachers are Duke Ellington and nature" referring to the inspiration of Japanese gardens on the structure of his music. Takemitsu gained widespread attention in 1959 when Stravinsky declared his "Requiem for String Orchestra" a masterpiece. Nearly a decade later, Aaron Copland said, " I consider him to be one of the outstanding composers of our time."
Takemitsu[base ']s music is noted for its timbre, textures and use of silence. His extensive catalog includes symphonic works, music for choirs, chamber ensembles, traditional Japanese gagaku orchestra and electronics. He scored nearly 100 Japanese films including classics such as "Woman of the Dunes" "Kwaidan" and "Ran."
The concert program includes: "Distance de Fee" (violin and piano) "Hika" (violin and piano) "Rain Tree Sketches I and II" (piano) "Far From Beyond," "Chrysanthemums," and "November Fog" (violin and piano) "Orion" (cello and piano) "Between Tides" (violin, cello and piano)
Musicians featured are:
Andrew Kohji Taylor, co-artistic director, violin Max Levinson, co-artistic director, piano Timothy Bozarth, student of Takemitsu, piano
The Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall at Longy School of Music is located at 27 Garden Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, three blocks from the Harvard Square MBTA. For directions, see www.janus21.org.
Janus 21 has been called one of New England[base ']s most imaginative and dynamic professional chamber music companies. Players and singers of national and international renown, complemented by special guest artists and ensembles, present a refreshing mix of chamber music classics, rarities and works by contemporary masters.
This event is part of the Japan Society of Boston[base ']s Centennial Celebration which kicked off January 1 and will continue through 2005 with dozens of special programs including Kabuki Theatre at the Cutler Majestic Theatre, an exhibition and symposium on John Manjiro, the first Japanese person to live in America, the 150th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship linking Japan and the U.S., with exhibitions of Japanese art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Children[base ']s Museum and Peabody Essex Museum, conferences and presentations at Harvard, Tufts, Wellesley and MIT, film retrospectives, sporting events and many more explorations of Japanese culture. For more information, visit www.us-japan.org/boston.
The Japan Society of Boston is a tax-exempt American organization whose mission is to promote cultural and economic ties and active interchange between Japanese and Americans for mutual understanding, benefit and enjoyment. As the oldest Japan Society in the United States, it serves as a bridge for a network of individuals, cultural and academic institutions and business and financial firms that are linked together by a strong interest in Japan and a shared recognition of the importance of the US-Japan relationship.
For more information, contact Dawn Singh at 857-544-0739 or dawn@dawnsinghpublicity.com.
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