Mayuko Kamio and Hibiki Tamura Win Hotel Okura Music Awards
The violinist Mayuko Kamio and the pianist Hibiki Tamura (artists on file at this Web site) were named as recipients of the tenth Hotel Okura Music Awards. The awards will be formally presented and a commemorative concert held in the lobby of the Hotel Okura in Tokyo on March 25, 2009, starting at 18:00. more...

Announcing Artist Selections for 3rd NEC Gala Concert
Internet voting by music fans has resulted in the following selections of performing artists. The program consists mainly of the works in each artists' repertory that were most favored by 4413 voters. more...

The 9th International Oboe Competition of Karuizawa, Japan 2009
The Sony Music Foundation announced the details of the 9th International Oboe Competition of Karuizawa. The application deadline is April 24, 2009. more...

Japan Piano Teacher Association Releases English Report on 2008 Activities
The Piano Teachers National Association of Japan (PTNA) has released a newsletter in English summarizing its members activities in 2008. more...

Samurai of Steel Constructs a Music Hall
Ex-general manager of Kioi Hall, Takao Hayashi wrote a book called “Samurai of Steel Constructs a Music Hall” recording his 2000 day challenge on how Nippon Steel Corporation, a company principally in the steel business constructed a music hall to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their founding. more...

Year-end Performances of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9
It has been a while since performances of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 "Chorale" have become a common event in the month of December, and this year in the Kanto area, a total of 71 concerts were held, with 48 performances by professional orchestras more...

A New Beginning with the Amendment of the Public Benefit Corporation Law
After preparations had proceeded on the amendment of the public benefit corporation law, this civilian-oriented law came into effect on December 10. more...

New Year’s Silvester Concert
In the Tokyo metropolitan area, silvester concerts will be held at four venues – Suntory Hall, the Orchard Hall, MUZA Kawasaki Symphony Hall, and Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall. more...