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The purpose of this Academy is not only to learn superior playing techniques, but also to pursue for wider musical experience and knowledge through direct personal contact with top musicians invited from the world.
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This academy was started In 1980, by the famous violinist, Koji Toyoda as music director, and Kazuyuki Toyama as general manager. Since then, we keep running this two weeks academy in August. We invite world famous players in accordance with the theme for each year. We had learned from various festivals such as Nice in France, Siena in Italy, Salzburg in Austria or Aspen and Marlboro in the USA and established our own style in Kusatsu.
From the begining, many world famous players got together for this festival. And they look highly of this festival, as it is an honour to be invited to this festival. We try to make the environment where both professors and students communicate mutually. Students will get learn, raize friendship, find meaning to pursue music. Lessons tend to spend more time to ensemble on the top of technical improvement. From 11th festival, in 1990, Kazuyuki Toyama became a music director, and he emphasizes chember music lesson further. master class by Werner Hink  | English::History | comments (x) | trackback (x) | |
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Kusatsu Academy started the first full scale music academy in Japan. Since we have many great players, it is too disappointing not to have concerts. And it will be a great opportunity for student to see their professors play on the stage. For those reasons, we have both 'academy' and 'festival' as one. There are many ex-academy students who became professonal musicians and played on concerts in this festival. They are very good role model for current students.
Till 1990, the concerts were held in Tenguyama rest house which is the restaurant during the winter ski season. In 1991, the Kusatsu Concert Hall completed with 608 seats. Mr. Junzo Yoshimura designed this hall as one floor sytle, took big window in front of the hall to see fresh greens. You will enjoy fresh air in Kusatsu as well as great music. They introduced the Italian organ in 2002 which increased the variety of music played. | English::History | comments (x) | trackback (x) | |
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Please contact Kusatsu Academy Office in Tokyo
Tel: 813-5790-5561 monday through friday, from 10 am to 6 pm in Japanese standard time Fax: 813-5790-5562 e-mail: info @ kusa2.jp (to avoid spam mail, we put space before and after '@', please edit before sending) | English::Access & information | comments (x) | trackback (x) | |
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Agency for Cultural Affairs, Japanese Government
Gunma Prefectural Government Gunma Prefecture Board of Education Kusatsu Tourist Association Kusatsu Academy Donors Socierty Rohm Music Foundation The Kao Foundation for Arts and Sciences The Mitsubishi UFJ Trust Foundation for the Arts The Asahi Shinbun Foundation The Min-On Concert Association Cooperated by Yamaha Corporation International House of Japan House Foods | English::Sponsors | comments (x) | trackback (x) | |
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Lessons will be given everyday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Some of the classes may have days off on August 23rd and/or 24th.
Participants may have the opportunity to sit in as a passive student at others' lessons. In the afternoon, group lessons in chamber music may be organized. For detail, please consult to the office after your registration in Kusatsu. You need to prepare music before you come to Kusatsu. Professional accompanists will be arranged by the academy. Practice rooms and pianos will be available. Students need apply in the morning, so that the Academy office can allocate. Rental fee for piano is from JPY 500 per hour. Master class fee is JPY 95,000. This includes the master class, admission to concerts, open lessons and lecture for the theme. This dose not include the transportation and accomodation. | English::Academy | comments (x) | trackback (x) | |
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Fumiaki Kuriyama will supervise lessons and Jrg Ewald Dhler will conduct the concert. Participation is open to both amateurs and professionals. Those wishing to attend should apply to the Academy by e-mail or letter, including their name, address and part to sing.
Mixied Chorus : 20 students per part (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) Lessons : Lessons will be give for three days : August 21 13:00 - 15:00, Aug 22 & 23 10:00 - 12:00, and rehearsal with the orchestra will be held at 19:30 to 22:00 on Aug 23th. (Rehearsal schedule is subject to change) Concert will take place on August 24th, 16:00 to 18:00. Program : J.Eybler : Requiem, De profundis Fee: JPY 29,000, including admission to concerts, open lessons from 21rd to 24th | English::Academy | comments (x) | trackback (x) | |