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Reclining concert Richard Tognetti & Satu Vänskä Violin Duo Concert

16 January 2013

Australian violinist and national treasure Richard Tognetti is coming back to Tokyo! As leader of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Tognetti performed as part of the Reclining Concert series at Hakuju Hall in autumn 2011, making a deep impression on classical music fans in Japan.

 

This time, he will be joined by the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s Assistant Leader Satu Vänskä for what promises to be thrilling violin performance.  Vänskä is the niece of Osmo Vänskä, the world-famous Finnish conductor, and was born in Tokushima, Japan.

 

The eclectic program includes Prokofiev’s Sonata for Two Violins, J.S. Bach’s Chaconne performed by Tognetti, songs by popular rock band Radiohead (who are friends of Tognetti) as well as music written by legendary British singer-songwriter, Nick Drake.

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Reclining concert Richard Tognetti & Satu Vänskä Violin Duo Concert
Date

16 January 2013 - 16 January 2013

 

Two sessions at 15:00 and 19:30 (60 minutes without intermission)

Venue

Hakuju Hall

1-37-5 Tomigaya, Shibuya, Tokyo

Phone: 03-5478-8700

Website:
http://www.hakujuhall.jp/

Admission Normal Seat: 3500yen
Reclining Seat (1 drink inclusive): 4000yen
Enquiries

Hakuju Hall Ticket Center

Phone: 03-5478-8700

Website: http://www.hakujuhall.jp/

Other Information

Australian Chamber Orchestra 

Australian Chamber Orchestra Japan Tour (2001)

Aiko Goto Violin Recital (2006) 

Emanuel Pahud & Australian Chamber Orchestra (2008) 

Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) at the Niseko Winter Music Festival (2010)

Australian Chamber Orchestra in Japan (2011)

We look forward to hearing your feedback regarding this event.

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