3 August 2023

Japan Creative Centre (JCC)

Join us at Japan Creative Centre (JCC) for an exclusive night of beautiful Japanese melodies performed by Mr Yunosuke Yamamoto and Ms Kyoko Koyama, ranging from classical pieces to popular movie soundtracks, in collaboration with OZ MUSIC LTD. Mr Yunosuke Yamamoto will also be sharing more background knowledge and stories. Do not miss the rare opportunity and register now for the event!

About the performers

Yunosuke Yamamoto was brought up in a family where both parents were composers, and he was taught piano and song composing from early age. He now actively performs as a soloist in cello and as a conductor. He completed his graduate (master) degree from Tokyo University of Art after finishing undergraduate from same university. He has served as a instructor for Tokyo University of the Arts, and was the cellist for Halley String Quartet, principal cellist for Geidai Philharmonia, and principal cellist for Tokyo Symphony Orchestra. Since June 2011, he was the Principle Conductor of Tokyo New Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also conducted for Kyoto Symphony Orchestra, Kyoto Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, New Japan Philharmonic. He has guided many youth orchestras and amateur orchestras. He has extended his work beyond classical music and has been active in the composition of songs for animation and plays.

He has been conducting music outreach activities in Myanmar since 2013 alongside his wife, Kyoko Koyama, through the programmes of the Japan Foundation. Starting in 2015, he assumed the role of Music Director of the Myanmar National Symphony Orchestra (with Kyoko Koyama serving as Music Adviser), and together, they have performed numerous concerts with MNSO, contributing to the development of classical music in Myanmar. However, due to the impact of COVID-19 and the political situation, their activities in Myanmar have been suspended.

Kyoko Koyama was admitted to Chopin Academy after being awarded scholarship by the Ministry of Culture of Poland. After graduation from Chopin Academy, she was admitted to University of Music and Performing Arts in Munich. Upon graduating with "highest honour", she continued and completed Master class. She was the recipient of numerous awards including second place (note: there was no first place) in "Maria Canals" Barcelona International Musical Execution Competition in Spain, first place in Finale Ligure International Piano Competition in Italy, second place and gold medal in « Rina Sala Gallo » International Piano Competition.in Monza, Italy. She has performed recitals and with orchestras extensively in Japan and different parts of the world. She has also performed in radio and TV programmes.

In chamber music, she actively participates in different events including performances in Kirishima Music Festival, Japan Festival held in London Royal Festival Hall. She has performed with many soloists including Suk, Marion, Adorjan, Renggli, Bartok-quartet, and played four-hand piece with Regina Smendzianka. She has also made CD recordings with numerous musicians including Yunosuke Yamamoto, Sanae Nakayama, Mazumi Tanamura, Satoki Aoyama.

Performing pieces

Mr Yunosuke Yamamoto and Ms Kyoko Koyama will perform well-known classical pieces and songs such as "Hana", "Bunraku" and "Japanese Four Seasons Medley", as well as popular movie soundtracks including Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Departures, and Laputa: Castle in the Sky.

Register for the event

Date:

Thursday, 3 August 2023

Time:

6:30pm - 8pm (Registration starts 6pm)

Venue:

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

Admission:

FREE

Click button or scan QR to register:

If the registration is full, or you would like to cancel your registration, please e-mail us at jcc@sn.mofa.go.jp. We regret that there is limited capacity, kindly register early to avoid disappointment. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE.

Please inform us at least 3 days before the event if you and/or your accompanying guest are unable to make it. No-show registrants will be noted and be given lower priority for our future events.

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 Rendezvous Hotel.