Feel free to enjoy! life with a concert
File.6 Kanagawa Prefectural Music Hall
Saburo Morimitsu (music writer)
Should I say go home?
Should I say thank you?
I get lost just because the opponent is a building...
Kanagawa Prefectural Music Hall, a music hall that can be called a treasure of Kanagawa Prefecture, which has produced many legendary performances, will reopen on June 1, 2019 after renovation work that lasted about a year.
great architecture
Acoustics called "the best sound in the Orient" by famous musicians
And above all, a diverse and attractive program
For a year, I was really looking forward to it. I missed you!
The museum opened in 1954, so this year marks its 65th anniversary.
The Ongakudo, Japan's first public music hall built nine years after the war, and the adjoining library were, so to speak, symbols of post-war reconstruction.
The building was designed by Kunio Maekawa, the founder of modernist architecture who studied under Le Corbusier.
It takes about 10 minutes from Sakuragicho Station to climb a slightly steep slope. The oblong square low-rise building made of glass and concrete standing in the back of the parking lot has a really refreshing impression without any excessive decoration.
On the left side of the entrance, you will find a wonderful open feeling in the all-glass lobby.
Contrary to the exterior, the inside of the hall is made entirely of stately wood, as it is called the "Wooden Hall".
The audience seats are sloped, and not only is the acoustics excellent, but the musicians performing on stage feel very close to me, and I'm glad that it's a structure that allows me to concentrate on listening.
Another music hall designed by Mr. Maekawa is the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan in Ueno, Tokyo.
This is also a sacred place for opera and ballet fans.
When I go to a concert, I really feel that the impression of the hall is important.
Combined with good music, it makes me feel like I'm a little more wonderful than usual.
First of all, “Open Theater 2019 Sound, Experience Architecture and Exploration at the Music Hall! ] Let's participate.
Along with events such as concerts and mini-architectural lectures, this is a fun project where you can peek behind the scenes and under the floor, which you normally cannot enter. I'm strong.
And this season's program announced along with the renewal open announcement.
It was worth the wait!
From baroque opera to contemporary music, it is full of well-crafted projects.
For more information, please see the hall's homepage >> , but here I will pick up some notable performances based on my personal tastes.
First of all, "Shunsuke Sato and the Netherlands Bach Society Orchestra" concert to be held in September
Shunsuke Sato, an ultra-orthodox violinist who has gained overwhelming support from music-loving older sisters to noisy classical music maniacs (this may sound like an exaggeration, but it's true). Last year, he was appointed as the 6th music director of the Dutch Bach Society, which can be said to be the home of Bach research.
This time, the unveiling performance led by a hand soldier. Let's celebrate the achievement with Bach's tune.
Must listen!
Next is "Arditti String Quartet x Kenta Kojiri" in November.
A collaboration between Arditti, the strongest group of contemporary music specialists, and Kenta Kojiri, a dancer who has worked under the master choreographer Killian of the dance world.
Collaboration with dance is one of Arditti's strengths, and since he has created a wonderful space in the past with John Cage's works, expectations are high for this time as well.
Contemporary music that is often thought to be confusing. It will be a stimulating experience from both aural and visual perspectives, with Kojiri's performance that excels in musical expression.
And one more thing.
A performance in October titled "500 years after his death: Solving the mysteries of Leonardo da Vinci's music" .
Renaissance master Da Vinci was also a musician!
Based on the hypothesis or the materials, the ancient music ensemble Antonello, who is proud of our country, will solve the mystery using performances, songs and dances.
This is a world far beyond my imagination as I write this.
Well, you have to experience it!
The music and dance of the Renaissance era, which is older than Baroque, is something that you don't get to see very often.
What do modern people think?
How do you like it, everyone?
Honestly, the program exceeded my expectations.
From this season, a free shuttle bus will be operated from Sakuragicho according to the opening time for performances hosted by Ongakudo.
Climbing up the slope slowly is a good idea, but I'm happy with the bus.
welcome back.
These words were words that should be conveyed to all the staff involved in the music hall.
And one more word.
Thank you very much for the wonderful performances!
