Celebrating Bernstein's 100th birthday! Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall is on fire!

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File.1 Bernstein 100th Anniversary Concert
(Mitsuzo Mori / Music writer)

For classical music fans, Bernstein is a master conductor and composer who is equally as popular as the late Karajan. He is a major figure among majors.
If you don't listen to classical music, maybe you'll know who I am if I say that he is the composer of the musical "West Side Story."
The play, which premiered in New York in 1957, was later made into a film and became a huge hit worldwide. Bernstein composed all of the music, from the insert song "Tonight," which sings of youth, to the danceable songs that make liberal use of popular music such as blues and jazz.
There is no doubt that together with Jerome Robbins, who was responsible for the original concept and choreography, they were at the forefront of global art and culture at the time.
Meanwhile, he conducted the Vienna Philharmonic in performances of the ultimate Mahler and Beethoven works, thrilling classical music fans.
This artist's work is truly borderless, and each piece he produces is passionate and straightforward, stirring the hearts of those who listen.

The key word is simply "cool"!
And friendly.

Bernstein ran through the times in America, which was plagued by racial discrimination, the Vietnam War, and various other social problems. To me, his vitality makes him the top star of American heroes, alongside Elvis Presley.

Bernstein is also celebrating his 100th birthday. To commemorate this, the Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, will hold a concert. It's a wonderful event with many happy events.
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There are also plans for "Symphonic Dances," which includes the classic "Tonight" and key songs from "West Side Story," so even people who are unfamiliar with Bernstein should be able to enjoy it.
*This is not a musical performance (Editor's note)

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And the person conducting these masterpieces is Michiyoshi Inoue, who is as cool and energetic as Lenny (Bernstein's nickname). Having studied under Bernstein, it is no surprise that he has prepared a program that fully conveys the appeal of Bernstein as a composer, not just "West Side Story."

At the age of 70, his passion for music and his humorous way of speaking have only grown more refined, capturing the hearts of his listeners.
This is just perfect!

Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall 20th Anniversary
Michiyoshi Inoue conducts Bernstein's 100th birthday commemorative concert
Date: Saturday, May 26, 2018
Venue: Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall, Main Hall
Doors open: 13:20/Start: 14:00
Price: 8,000 yen - 4,000 yen (all seats reserved)
*Please see below for details
http://www.yaf.or.jp/mmh/recommend/2018/05/20-100.php