A Special Moment at Hikarigaoka Museum of Art / A Concert Perfect for the Culture of Autumn
On November 3rd, 2024, "Culture Day" in Japan, as the autumn leaves beautifully change colors, why not spend a special moment at Hikarigaoka Museum of Art in Nerima, Tokyo? This museum will host a unique concert where art and music blend in perfect harmony. In the serene atmosphere of the museum, accompanied by music that touches the heart, come and experience the deepening of autumn.
Now in its fourth year, the concert at Hikarigaoka Museum of Art will feature a special program of famous autumn-themed pieces from around the world. Enjoy a beautiful ensemble performed by an extraordinary trio of soprano, erhu, and piano.
The general outline of the performance
Date : 3rd of December, 2023
Opening 13:30, curtain 14:00
Venue : Hikarigaoka Museum of Art （【Hikarigaoka Museum of Art】Open with new tab）
Performers :
Eriko Iida (Sop), Takushi Teraoka (Erhu), Yunosuke Takahashi (Pf. & Arr.)
Ticket : Advance ticket ¥4,000 / Same-day ticket ¥4,500
Venue address : Tagara 5-27-25, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
(4 minute walk from Hikarigaoka Station which is the last stop of Toei Ōedo Line)
Program
Part 1
The Seasons – November: "Troika" Op.37bis in E Major / Composed by P. Tchaikovsky
Autumn Medley (The Village Festival / Red Dragonfly / Autumn in the Village / Evening of Autumn / Autumn Leaves) / Arranged by Yunosuke Takahashi
The Boy / Composed by Saburo Moroi
Small Sky / Composed by Toru Takemitsu
The Boat Song / Composed by Ikuma Dan
Larch Trees / Composed by Hideo Kobayashi
The Grapes Are Ripe / Composed by Zhou Wei
Part 2
Carriage in the Night Fog / Composed by Masao Koga
Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon / Composed by Ren Guang
Autumn Leaves / Composed by Joseph Kosma
Days of Wine and Roses / Composed by Henry Mancini
Hymn to Love / Composed by Marguerite Monnot
Going Home / Composed by Antonín Dvořák
The Moon Reflected on the Second Spring / Composed by Abing
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Performers' profiles
Eriko Iida (Soprano singer)
Graduated from the Vocal Music Department of Tokyo College of Music
Completed training at the Nikikai Opera Training Institute
Studied under Yoko Oshima and Yoji Kawakami
Member of Saitama Opera City Concert Group
Vocal Instructor at Shimamura Music
Opera Performances
"The Magic Flute" as a Spirit
"The Marriage of Figaro" as Barbarina
"Così fan tutte" as Despina
"Don Pasquale" as Norina
"The Old Maid and the Thief" as Miss Pinkerton
And more.
She has been highly acclaimed for her concerts held at schools, community centers, hospitals, and nursing homes throughout the Tokyo metropolitan area, performing a wide range of genres including classical music, musicals, Japanese popular songs, children's songs, anime, and movie scores.
In addition to her performing career, she has appeared in campaign songs, radio commercials, and readings of English and American plays, while also dedicating herself to teaching the next generation of singers.
In 2021, she launched her YouTube channel, "ELLY GARDEN."
Takushi Teraoka (Erhu player)
Inspired by the sound of erhu master Jia Pengfang, he began playing the erhu in 2000.
He then started performing primarily in a duo with an acoustic guitarist.
Since 2009, he has been a member of the unit "HALE to KE," which features piano, erhu, Tsugaru shamisen, and rhythm tap dance.
In addition to live performances at Minami-Aoyama Mandala, he has also performed at concert halls, various events across Japan, and art appreciation concerts at elementary and junior high schools, producing three albums to date.
Since 2015, he has been running my own erhu school.
Yunosuke Takahashi (Pf. & Arr.)
Since entering the Department of Musicology at Tokyo University of the Arts in 1999, he has been deeply engaged in the study of contemporary music, composition, and stage performance.
While still a student, he organized independent concerts and theater performances, exploring the creative relationship between text and music.
From that time, he recognized the importance of community-based arts and music festivals, and has since aspired to be involved in such projects.
In Tokyo, he has worked in music production, musical theater production, theater and music festival production, and as a stage director.
In his own creative work, he has produced five stage works, two musical dramas, one operetta, and one opera libretto, in addition to composing music for internet radio dramas, BGM for online news programs, and numerous new compositions and arrangements for various concerts.
FAQ
Q. Is there parking available at the venue?
A. The parking at the venue is reserved for customers visiting the soba restaurant or the museum for art appreciation. Therefore, we kindly ask you to refrain from coming by car. However, if you have special circumstances such as mobility issues, please contact the event office in advance.
Q. Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
A. The concert venue is located on the second floor of the museum, but there is an elevator available inside the building for your convenience.
Q. Is there a dress code?
A. There is no specific dress code. You are welcome to come in casual attire.