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New Initiative Launched: Music Creators Development Project—Tokyo＆Paris to the NEXT
2025 Apr.29 (Tue)
We are excited to announce the launch of the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan’s new initiative, “Music Creators Development Project—Tokyo＆Paris to the NEXT.” This project has been selected for the Cultural and Artistic Activities Infrastructure Enhancement Fund (a support program for fostering creators and enhancing the value of cultural facilities), established at the Japan Arts Council with funding from the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan. The project is a collaboration between the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan and IRCAM (Institute for Research and Coordination in Acoustics/Music), focusing on co-commissioning works from young Japanese composers.
The three selected composers are MUKAI Hibiki, whose work will be premiered in 2026; KITAZUME Hiromichi, with a premiere in 2027; and YOKOYAMA Mioko, whose work is set for 2028. These composers will create compositions that incorporate electronics, working with and at IRCAM, which offers a world-class environment for music creation. Their works will be premiered both in Paris and Japan. Additionally, an aspiring sound engineer will also be involved in the project.
Through this initiative, we aim to not only support and nurture Japanese creators on an international scale but also to contribute to the growth of the electronic and contemporary music fields in Japan.
