Many people seem to be shunning, saying, "I'm not good at classical music." I'm one of them, but today I was invited by a friend and went to a concert after a long time. The venue, Hamarikyu Asahi Hall, is located in the new building of the Tsukiji Asahi Shimbun, and is well known to music fans as a hall with good sound effects.
But what is "Lunchtime Concert"?
According to Mr. Hamayoshi, General Manager of the hall, "We have been conducting a classic with a high threshold for eight years since noon so that you can enjoy more easily and more closely. The time is shorter than a regular concert, at a reduced fee, and childcare is possible if you apply in advance. "
By the way, this hall opened in 1992 as a chamber music hall, and in 1996 it was evaluated as "EXCELLENT" along with Carnegie Hall as the first hall with good sound in Japan by the American Society of Acoustics.
This year's 93rd time, Ayako Oshima & Naoko sisters clarinet and piano DUO recital, who are active in NY. It's a great success. From Chausson and Bernstein to Kosaku Yamada's Japanese songs, you won't get tired of the performance that fits perfectly with the occasional narration. For an hour and 30 minutes, we spent a little graceful and relaxing time during this time. Even so, a performer needs physical strength.
"I'm just hungry ..." For lunch with a friend who has an appetite more than music. On the website of the hall, you can see "Recommended restaurants near after lunchtime concert". It's a lot of time.
And today is a great surprise. At the exit of the hall, a selection of sweets from Kameda Confectionery was given as a souvenir. It was a limited sponsorship on this day, but it was a nice day that I felt very much. How about finding your favorite program and having a little short and elegant moment?
Future lunchtime concert: All performances start at 11:30, entrance fee: 2,800 yen
November 30, 2011 Yuko Mifune Piano recital
December 21, 2011 (Wednesday) Bus Five Brass Quintet
January 26, 2012 Ryo Terakado Violin recital
Feb. 10, 2012 (Fri) Opera Journey with Toshimitsu Kimura
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Ikuyo Nakamichi Piano recital
Tickets can be applied for Asahi Hall Ticket Center TEL 03-3267-9990 (10: 00-18: 00 excluding Sundays and holidays)
