31 August 2017

Japan Creative Centre (JCC)

Japan Creative Centre (JCC), Embassy of Japan, is delighted to invite Mr Kizan Kawamura, a shakuhachi player (Japanese flute), for a special lecture and demonstration! Besides giving a brief introduction about the unique shakuhachi, Mr Kizan Kawamura will also perform several popular tunes during the demonstration. These will include Japanese folk song ‘Sakura’, Singapore folk song ‘Rasa Sayang’, and many more! TENKO members will also join in the performance to showcase the rich versatility of Japanese musical instruments. Be sure to join us at JCC for an exceptional night of music.

About the Artist

Born in Tokyo, Mr Kizan Kawamura graduated from the University of Tokyo majoring in Industrial Arts, as well as the 51st class of NHK School for Performers of Traditional Japanese Instruments. He was trained under his father and teacher, Mr Taizan Kawamura, and received his master licenses (Associate Teacher and Teacher) with honours from the Tozan Gakkai School of Shakuhachi.

He has performed worldwide including Russia, United States, and Taiwan, sponsored by the Japan Foundation. He won the 15th Kumamoto All Japan Traditional Music Competition, and was also awarded the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Promotional Prize in 2009. He was also presented with a Gold Award for the 36th and 38th Tozan School All Japan Honkyoku Competitions in 2010 and 2012, as well as the MEXT Promotional Prize, Soke Cup, and Sankei Shimbun Award.

Currently, Mr Kizan Kawamura is a teacher at Tozan School, and an assistant lecturer. He is also a member of the Tozan Gakkai School of Shakuhachi, the Taizan Association, the orchestra “Mutsunowo” for traditional Japanese instruments, the shakuhachi quartet “Hachiku” and more. Based in Tokyo, he teaches and performs at schools, culture centres, classes for children and so on. Mr Kizan Kawamura also holds classes at his own shakuhachi studios in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, and in Ina City, Nagano Prefecture.

About TENKO

TENKO is a family unit and has been introducing Japanese culture to Singapore since its establishment in 2007. Members have been performing at various places, including United States, India, Russia, Qatar, Malaysia as well as Singapore. TENKO is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and the founder Ms Namiko Sakai has been organising and coordinating various workshops and events in Singapore to promote Japanese culture.

Details of the Lecture

Date:

Thursday, 31 August 2017

Time:

7:00pm - 8:00pm (Registration starts at 6:30pm)

Venue:

Japan Creative Centre (JCC), Embassy of Japan in Singapore
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372

Admission:

FREE

Register for the Lecture

To register, please email the following details to jcc@sn.mofa.go.jp with the subject Sound of Tradition in Our Contemporary Times:

1. Full Name
2. Number of persons (including yourself)
3. Organisation
4. Mobile Number

Please register early to avoid disappointment. We regret that as there is limited seating, seats will be confirmed only upon receipt of confirmation email from JCC. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE.

Register for the Live Concert

If you are unable to attend the lecture & demonstration at JCC, you can still catch Mr Kizan Kawamura in a live concert! For registration/enquiry, please email Ms Yasuko Norris yasuko@enteaculture.com

Date:

Saturday, 2 September 2017

Time:

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Venue:

The Japanese Association, Singapore Ballroom (2F)
120 Adam Road Singapore 289899

Admission:

FREE

Where is Japan Creative Centre (JCC)?

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Getting to Japan Creative Centre
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372
Tel: +65-6737-0434

By Public Bus:
Bus services: 7, 36, 77, 105, 106, 111, 123, 132, 174, 174E, 502, 502A, 502B (Alight in front of Delfi Orchard)
For latest information on bus routes and fares, please refer to SBS Transit.

By the MRT:
You may also take the MRT to the nearest MRT station, Orchard (NS22).
Train fares, travel times and route maps are available on the SMRT website.

Driving to JCC:
Nearest parking is at Orchard Hotel, Delfi Orchard and Orchard Parade Hotel.