Opening Night 2020
Produced by Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi
— Ludwig van Beethoven: Cello Sonatas
The opening performance in 2020 marks the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth and the
10th installment of Suntory Hall’s Chamber Music Garden. Beethoven’s five cello sonatas that
represent his creativity from his early to middle and late periods are considered on par with
J. S. Bach’s Cello Suites and are often referred to as the cellist’s bible. Joined by Mami
Hagiwara on her faithful piano, the stage will open with a special production of three
performances from the Beethoven complete cello sonata series to illustrate Beethoven’s
transition in style from period to period all in one night.
The opening performance in 2020 marks the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth and the
10th installment of Suntory Hall’s Chamber Music Garden.
Beethoven’s five cello sonatas that represent his creativity from his early to middle and late periods are considered on par with J. S. Bach’s Cello Suites and are often referred to as the cellist’s bible. Joined by Mami Hagiwara on her faithful piano, the stage will open with a special production of three performances from the Beethoven complete cello sonata series to illustrate Beethoven’s transition in style from period to period all in one night.
Atrium String ⅠQuartet
— The Beethoven Cycle Ⅰ-Ⅵ
Prize winner of international competitions in London and Bordeaux, the Atrium String Quartet
is a dynamic and charismatic ensemble who have established themselves as performers at
international music festivals and major cities worldwide. Continuing to channel the spirit of
Russia into their music since they first came together 20 years ago, their performances of the
complete works of Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky up to date have been exquisite. Enjoy the
quartet's long-awaited monumental performance of the Beethoven cycle.
Prize winner of international competitions in London and Bordeaux, the Atrium String Quartet is a dynamic and charismatic ensemble who have established themselves as performers at international music festivals and major cities worldwide. Continuing to channel the spirit of Russia into their music since they first came together 20 years ago, their performances of the complete works of Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky up to date have been exquisite. Enjoy the quartet's long-awaited monumental performance of the Beethoven cycle.
The Aoi Trio Plays
Beethoven’s Complete Piano Trios Ⅰ-Ⅲ
Aoi Trio is Japan’s first group to win the first place in the ARD International Music Competition
Munich piano trio division; the members currently study in Germany working to further refine
the sound of their inseparable formation. The trio aims to capture the essence behind
Beethoven’s nine works with opus numbers. It will be their first attempt to play Beethoven’s
Complete Piano Trios. Keep your eyes on these young elites as they explore and disseminate
the appeal of piano trios.
Aoi Trio is Japan’s first group to win the first place in the ARD International Music Competition Munich piano trio division; the members currently study in Germany working to further refine the sound of their inseparable formation. The trio aims to capture the essence behind Beethoven’s nine works with opus numbers. It will be their first attempt to play Beethoven’s Complete Piano Trios. Keep your eyes on these young elites as they explore and disseminate the appeal of piano trios.
Precious 1 pm Vol. 1-4
Enjoy a casual 60-minute concert on a weekday afternoon. Featuring a captivating
combination of instruments, including a historic Érard piano and harp, the musicians
perform exhilarating selections of the repertoire mixed in with talks about the music.
Come and enjoy a blissful hour of relaxation with music.
Enjoy a casual 60-minute concert on a weekday afternoon. Featuring a captivating combination of instruments, including a historic Érard piano and harp, the musicians perform exhilarating selections of the repertoire mixed in with talks about the music. Come and enjoy a blissful hour of relaxation with music.
Discovery Night Ⅰ & Ⅱ
Enjoy quality music in an intimate space. This programme weaves together classical
masterpieces and treasured pieces combined with talks by the performers. The later
curtain time allows those who prefer the night culture to also enjoy the concert in
comfort. Spend an exciting evening with alluring artists who will help unleash new
discoveries in chamber music.
Enjoy quality music in an intimate space. This programme weaves together classical masterpieces and treasured pieces combined with talks by the performers. The later curtain time allows those who prefer the night culture to also enjoy the concert in comfort. Spend an exciting evening with alluring artists who will help unleash new discoveries in chamber music.
The Kronberg Academy Tour of Japan Ⅰ & Ⅱ
—Brilliant Young Soloists and Principal Professors
Germany's Kronberg Academy is known for its producing countless world-class string
players. Teaching faculties of the academy who are also established as international
players will be performing in Japan for the first time with their outstanding students.
These precious two days offer the opportunity to intimately connect with colourful
and vibrant world-class chamber music centred on current Kronberg Academy student
Fumika Mohri (violin), with guest appearance by Japanese alumnus Dai Miyata (cello).
Germany's Kronberg Academy is known for its producing countless world-class string players. Teaching faculties of the academy who are also established as international players will be performing in Japan for the first time with their outstanding students. These precious two days offer the opportunity to intimately connect with colourful and vibrant world-class chamber music centred on current Kronberg Academy student Fumika Mohri (violin), with guest appearance by Japanese alumnus Dai Miyata (cello).
ENJOY! Concerts by
Chamber Music Academy Fellows Ⅰ & Ⅱ
A fresh performance by the fellows (students) of Suntory Hall Chamber Music Academy
who showcase the fruit of their devoted focus on music. The musicians' introductions of
the pieces provided before each performance are highly regarded. Highlighted excerpts
of famous works of classical music will help you connect even more deeply to chamber
music.
*Ⅱ (June 20) is the 5th Graduation Suntory Hall Chamber Music Academy Completion
Concert.
A fresh performance by the fellows (students) of Suntory Hall Chamber Music Academy who showcase the fruit of their devoted focus on music. The musicians' introductions of the pieces provided before each performance are highly regarded. Highlighted excerpts of famous works of classical music will help you connect even more deeply to chamber music.
*Ⅱ (June 20) is the 5th Graduation Suntory Hall Chamber Music Academy Completion Concert.
ASIA-Ensemble at TOKYO
Asian artists are making remarkable achievements on the world stage.
This year, the series features Yekwon Sunwoo — winner of the Van Cliburn International
Piano Competition and Sendai International Music Competition, whose incredible piano
technique and expression allows him to get to the heart of the music. He will engage in
deep musical dialogue with notable Japanese artists.
Asian artists are making remarkable achievements on the world stage. This year, the series features Yekwon Sunwoo — winner of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and Sendai International Music Competition, whose incredible piano technique and expression allows him to get to the heart of the music. He will engage in deep musical dialogue with notable Japanese artists.
Finale 2020
Chamber Music Garden 2020 brings together dazzling international artists
spanning across generations for a chamber music extravaganza. The fresh
ensemble will burst forth in musical expression. Programme details regarding
performers will be revealed on the day of the concert.
Chamber Music Garden 2020 brings together dazzling international artists spanning across generations for a chamber music extravaganza. The fresh ensemble will burst forth in musical expression. Programme details regarding performers will be revealed on the day of the concert.
CMG Special
— Chamber Music Concert for Challenged Children
Since 2013, we have invited students of special schools in wheelchairs, who rarely get a chance to see live performances at concert halls, to come to
Suntory Hall to fully enjoy music. The unique flat floor design of the Blue Rose (Small Hall) brings the audience into close proximity with the performers,
allowing them to intimately feel the chamber music with the entire body.
Since 2013, we have invited students of special schools in wheelchairs, who rarely get a chance to see live performances at concert halls, to come to Suntory Hall to fully enjoy music. The unique flat floor design of the Blue Rose (Small Hall) brings the audience into close proximity with the performers, allowing them to intimately feel the chamber music with the entire body.