Music
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Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra Performs in Hamburg; Pianist Mao Fujita Plays Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1
HAMBURG — The Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra (YNSO) received rapturous applause following its ...
October 19, 2024
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Japan’s Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra Performs In Berlin; Violinists Christian Tetzlaff, Sayako Kusaka Play Key Roles
BERLIN — The Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra (YNSO), currently touring Europe with principal co...
October 18, 2024
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Valuing ‘Uneasy’ Feeling; imase Starts from Zero to Become Musical Sensation
Before his meteoric rise, imase started making music alone in 2020 at his parents’ Gifu Prefectur...
October 18, 2024
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Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra from Japan Set to Tour 8 European Cities; Principal Conductor Sebastian Weigle ‘Excited’ to Perform in Birthplace
The Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra (YNSO) will tour eight cities in Europe from Sunday through...
October 10, 2024
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KLP48 Debuts in Malaysia, Overseas Sister Group of Beloved Japanese Pop Idol Group AKB48
KUALA LUMPUR - KLP48, the newest sister group of Japan's pop idol group AKB48, debuted in the Mal...
October 4, 2024
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‘Linda Carriere,’ Album Produced by Music Legend Haruomi Hosono, Released After 47-year Wait
A long-awaited solo album by American singer Linda Carriere, produced by Japanese musician Haruom...
September 27, 2024
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Over 7,000 Children Attend Concert Dedicated to Seiji Ozawa; Performance Closes 2024 Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival, The First Since Ozawa’s Death
MATSUMOTO, Nagano — More than 7,000 children attended the Concert for Children, the final program...
September 14, 2024
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POP&COOL / The ‘highest level cuteness’ of Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu grabs hearts
Pop idol group Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu, nicknamed Tokisen, are having a big moment. The six-member ...
September 6, 2024
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An Independent Success Story: How Lamp Went from Obscurity to Global Adoration
Do you know Lamp, the Japanese band that is now enjoying huge popularity overseas? The trio consists...
August 23, 2024
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Music Colleges, Universities Step Out of Tradition; Meeting Student Needs to Boost Recruitment
From a voice actor courses to computerized composition, music colleges and universities across th...
August 1, 2024
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Tetsuya Komuro of TM Network Reflects on Band’s Impact on J-Pop 40 Years After Debut; ‘Get Wild’ Gets Revamp to Mark Anniversary
The J-pop trio TM Network continues to make music as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of their de...
July 5, 2024
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Works by Ukrainian Composers Featured at Yokohama Charity Concert; Violinist Chieko Arai Performs in Show of Solidarity with Country Facing Russian Aggression
A charity concert featuring violin pieces by Ukrainian composers was held at a church in Yokohama...
June 24, 2024
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Trove of Documents from Postwar Composer Ikuma Dan to Be Released Online; Includes Handwritten Score for ‘Arabian Dance’
Planning notes, musical scores and other documents written by Ikuma Dan, a major postwar composer...
June 10, 2024
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Weigle, YNSO Impress with ‘Elektra,’ Orchestral Concerts
Sebastian Weigle’s sixth year as the principal conductor of the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra...
May 9, 2024
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Mazzel’s Debut Album ‘Parade’ a Great Medley of Music and Dance
Eight-man dance and vocal group Mazzel released their long-awaited debut album, “Parade,” in March, ...
May 3, 2024
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