2022 Jun.29 (Wed)

We have launched a masterclass to support young musicians to improve their skills, having the U.S.-based and internationally renowned conductor Ken-David MASUR as an instructor. Under the main theme MENDELSSOHN, the class will be held mainly for chamber ensembles in various forms, providing lessons for voice (vocal music) and instruments (solo) as well. The target participants are emerging musicians including Tokyo Music Competition prizewinners. One of the objectives of this class is to expand the participants’ expressive performance skill by working with Mr.Masur who has taught at numerous masterclasses overseas.
The concert featuring the participants who will complete the masterclass will take place at our Recital Hall as well.

Application Guidelines

1. Masterclass Schedule and Venue
(1) Wednesday, August 31, 2022 14:00–21:00
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Rehearsal Room M2
(2) Thursday, September 1, 2022 11:00–18:00
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Recital Hall

2. Class details and Estimated Lesson Hours
(1) Ensemble: Up to 2 hours
Music pieces that can be performed within total of 30 minutes. (The time range includes only the performing time of the music.) If the pieces include at least one Mendelssohn’s work, you can also choose other composers’ works.

(2) Voice Solo (vocal music): Up to 1 hour
Only Mendelssohn’s vocal pieces that can be performed within total of 15–20 minutes. (The time range includes only the performing time of the music.)

(3) String Solo: 1 hour up to 2 hours
Music pieces that can be performed within total of 15–30 minutes. (The time range includes only the performing time of the music.) If the pieces include at least one Mendelssohn’s work, you can also choose other composers’ works.

(4) Wind and Brass Solo: Up to 1 hour
Music pieces that can be performed within total of 15–30 minutes. (The time range includes only the performing time of the music.) If the pieces include at least one Mendelssohn’s work, you can also choose other composers’ works.

* (1) Ensemble and (2) Voice Solo classes will be prioritized as a rule.
Classes (3) and (4) will be available depending on the application situation.
* If an accompanist is needed, participants must arrange one by themselves.

3. Final Concert by Masterclass Participants
Final Concert by Masterclass Participants
(1) Friday, September 2, 14:00
(2) Sunday, September 4, 14:00
Venue: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Recital Hall
Artists: Masterclass participants who will complete the class
* The participants who will perform at the concert will be paid based on the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan’s regulation.
Music to be performed: to be announced
Ticket Price: Reserved Seats 1,100yen

4. Instructor
Ken-David MASUR, Conductor
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5. Participation Fee
Free Participation

6. Target Participants
Emerging musicians including Tokyo Music Competition prizewinners

7. Eligibility
Those who can participate in both the masterclass and the final concert

8. Maximum Number of Participants
approx. 5 groups
* Application document screening conducted.

9. Application Period
Friday, July 1, 10:00–Friday, July 15, 18:00

10. How to apply
Please apply online through the Application Form.　The application has been closed.
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⁃ The result notification will be sent by email by Wednesday, July 27.
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11. Related Event
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Chamber Orchestra Concert

Inquiries
Masterclass Team of “Support for Emerging Musicians Global Career Development”
Production section, Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
5-45, Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8716
TEL. +81-3-3828-2111 (Weekdays 10:00–17:00)
E-mail: masterclass(at)t-bunka.jp *Please convert “(at)” to at sign.

Organizers
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture
FY2022 ARTS for the future! 2; Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan (to be confirmed)