NPO Circle Wind
M Shirota
Nov 5, 2020
Charity Concert for Medical Staff Support
The 13th Circle Wind Concert in Sendai
Date: November 5, 2020, Starting at 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Venue: Izumi 21 Small Hall, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
Ticket Price: ¥3,000
Number of Seats: Limited to 193 seats
Remote Live Streaming: Available for a fee
Broadcast at the event and simultaneously streamed online in the US and Spain.
Performers
Soprano
Asako Tamura
A soprano praised by The New York Times for her "radiant voice." Tamura has been active since her move to the United States in 1999, performing leading roles in numerous opera houses across Europe and America. She is known not only for her mastery of opera arias but also for her exceptional renditions of Ave Maria by various renowned composers.
Baritone
Nobuki Momma
A rising baritone singer based in New York, recognized as one of the most promising young talents in the city's music scene. He has been actively performing and gaining attention for his vocal prowess.
Jazz Pianist
Eri Chichibu
A composer and pianist originally from Sendai, now residing in Boston. Chichibu attended Tohoku University after graduating from Sendai Niki High School and later became the first Japanese musician to win three awards in the prestigious jazz division at Berklee College of Music.
Ensemble
Circle Wind Chamber Ensemble
A chamber ensemble led by violinist Sho Omagari, based in New York. They have been active in performing at the Circle Wind Concerts for the past few years.
Choir
Alumni of the Tohoku University Men's Choir
Former members of the Tohoku University Men's Choir who participated in the "Michinoku Reconstruction Charity Concert" held at Carnegie Hall nine years ago after the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Choir
Japan Choral Harmony (JCH) "TOMO"
A mixed choir group based in New York, as mentioned in the press release. They will be participating remotely via video in the concert.
MC
Etsuko Miyazaki
Miyazaki has been active as a freelance professional, serving as a host for government programs, planning and producing music shows, and conducting research and editing for information programs. She also leads a bread-making circle called “Oven Mitten.”
The video performances
Japan Choral Harmony (JCH) "TOMO"
Wind Boys & Girls Choirs
Ticket Reservation and Inquiry
Email: info@japon-hasekura.com
Online Ticket Reservation: Circle Wind Online Tickets (Peatix)
Venue Ticket Purchase: Circle Wind Tickets (Peatix)
Please note that a portion of the ticket sales will be donated to support the activities of the New York Lions Club, which provides assistance to medical personnel, elderly care facilities, fire departments, police stations, and other community services in New York during the COVID-19 pandemic.
