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I would like to express both my congratulations
and jubilation on occasion of the completion in front of Kawasaki
Station and official opening of MuZA Kawasaki Symphony Hall
with its excellent world-class acoustics. My relationship with
The Tokyo Symphony Orchestra began back in 1964 when I debuted
as the orchestra's conductor. Soon after my debut, I was appointed
as a director of music. Over the last forty-years I have walked
alongside the orchestra through its bad times, overcoming management
crisis as well as the good times. With the opening of MuZA Kawasaki,
providing the focal point of the orchestra's performances and
rehearsals, on July 1st of this year, The Tokyo Symphony Orchestra
will witness a new beginning. It is the greatest honor that
the orchestra will be not only performing, but also rehearsing
in this truly magnificent hall with its outstanding acoustical
effects. I sincerely believe The Tokyo Symphony Orchestra has
a brilliant future ahead of it at MuZA Kawasaki, and I hope
to try my best in contributing to its further development and
evolution. |
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©Milena Mihaylova |
I was born and raised in Kawasaki, and whenever I return home
to Japan, I reside in Kawasaki. I am extremely delighted that this state-of-the-art
symphony hall will be built in my own hometown.England, where I reside for half
of the year, is home to countless talented and progressive musicians with many
years of practical experience. I hope to passionately apply the latest information
and trends in music, which I have gained by working alongside these wonderful
musicians, within the walls of MuZA Kawasaki. Many speak of MUZA's stunning acoustical
effects, but one thing not to forget is that no matter the seat, the audience
will be able to experience and feel musical performances up-close and personal.
The audience will be able to enjoy such sights as the fingers of the pianist dancing
across the keyboard, the facial expression and emotion of the vocalist's face,
as well as the close connection between the conductor and orchestra. Through joint
collaboration and utilizing the special characteristics of each advisor, I hope
to create a space at MuZA Kawasaki that all will enjoy. |
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I would like to express my congratulations to
the City of Kawasaki in regard to the creation of a new pantheon,
so to speak, for the propagation of the magnificent culture
of music. From the standpoint of the Symphony Hall's facilities
and its functions, and convenient location next to Kawasaki
station, I strongly believe that not only residents of Kawasaki,
but those from all parts of Japan and the world will be able
to enjoy the high quality music produced here. Staying true
to its name, I sincerely hope that everyone will be able to
listen to the wonderful classical music performances. I, however,
look forward to the fact that MuZA Kawasaki and the City of
Kawasaki will be a focal point for the birth of various different
types of new music, regardless of genre, in the future. |
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As a fan of music, I have high expectations for
MuZA Kawasaki, starting with its opening performance of Gustav
Mahler's work. I intend to visit frequently and not pass up
the opportunity to listen to the highly motivated and passionate
musical performers that plan to perform in this grand hall.
In order to intertwine together the various elements; including
taste, affinity, and timing, etc, concerts experience truly
brilliant times, yet also not so brilliant times. However, there
is no doubt in my mind that when one watches, listens, and experiences
a musical performance live, it is one of the most special and
meaningful events in a person's life. Every musician wants to
improve a performance in even the slightest and unnoticeable
ways. MuZA Kawasaki will invite only these musicians who can
present subtle aspects to all audiences. Therefore, please give
us your trust and peace of mind and visit MuZA Kawasaki to witness
first hand the entertaining performances and wonderful atmosphere.
I humbly and openly welcome even the strictest of opinions and
comments regarding MuZA Kawasaki. |
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Congratulations on the opening of the MuZA Kawasaki
Symphony Hall! This truly magnificent hall and its stage, surrounded
on all sides by the audience, will be equipped with a large
71 Stops Organ made by Orgelbau TH Kuhn. As the organ of a symphony
hall and as the organ of the 21st century, I look forward to
the new possibility and potential this instrument, with its
charm and long, storied history, can bring in the future. The
last twenty years have witnessed the introduction of various
types of pipe organs throughout music halls in the Tokyo Metropolitan
area and all over Japan. Organs are constructed specifically
for the location and audience, which leads to the creation of
an almost magical space like no other; such a space in itself
forms a musical instrument. In this sense, I also think for
those in Japan the last twenty years has been a period of getting
to know the unique and charm of the organ, no two are alike.
I hope that you will grow to love the one and only organ at
MuZA Kawasaki Symphony Hall, and I dream that this new instrument
will be able to connect many audiences, organists, and pipe
organs together through its unique and beautiful sound. |
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