The 33rd Inagi Peace Concert (tickets on sale from January 16, 2025)

In response to the "Inagi Peace City Declaration" enacted on March 7, 1991, we will be holding the "Inagi Peace Concert" as an opportunity to reflect on the importance and value of peace.

Makina & Company will perform hit film music from the 1950s to the 1970s.

Performers : Makina & Company (External link)

Makina Kato ( ) (Piano, Planning)

Graduated from the College of Biology at the University of Tsukuba, and completed his doctoral studies at the Graduate School of Biological Sciences at the same university (majoring in bioethics). After working as a researcher at Kyoto University, he established Office Makina Inc. He has participated in numerous projects as a communications consultant in the fields of science and medicine. He began planning concerts while still at university, and is active as an unconventional pianist/producer. He is a part-time lecturer at Nihon University College of Art.

Ami Taniguchi ( ) (Violin)

Graduated from Hyogo Prefectural Nishinomiya High School, Music Department. Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts. Placed second in the Osaka competition in the junior high school and high school divisions of the All Japan Student Music Competition. Has performed with orchestras in Japan and abroad, including the Kansai Philharmonic Orchestra, Osaka Symphony Orchestra, and the Bulgarian National Chamber Orchestra. After being a contracted member of the Tokyo University of the Arts Philharmonia, he became a freelancer, active in orchestras, chamber music, recording, etc. Participated in numerous musical performances, including those of the Shiki Theatre Company and the Takarazuka Revue.
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Tomomi Arai ( ) (Violin)

Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts Music High School. Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts and completed graduate school at the same university. During his time at university, he was sent to the Vienna International Chamber Music Academy and achieved excellent results. Won a prize at the 4th Japan Chamber Music Competition. He has performed as a guest violin with orchestras in Tokyo and other regional orchestras, and also as a principal violinist. He has participated in numerous musicals and recordings by famous artists. He is currently the first violinist of the Tokyo University of the Arts Philharmonia Orchestra.

Takuro Ikezawa ( ) (Violin)

He dropped out of the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Waseda University and went to France. He graduated top of the Versailles Conservatory's second course for performers with the first prize and unanimous praise from the jury, and top of the Versailles Conservatory's special course for performers with the first prize and unanimous praise from the jury. He was the concertmaster of the Conservatory Orchestra from 2002 to 2006. After returning to Japan, he started the chamber music concert series. He is a member of the Alouette String Quartet and the Tokyo Vivaldi Ensemble. He is a string instrument trainer at the Yokohama Symphony Orchestra.
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Yurika Koizumi ( ) (Violin)

Graduated from Musashino Academia Musicae. Received the Jury Special Award at the 9th Japan Classical Music Competition. Received the Outstanding Performance Award at the Ichikawa City Cultural Hall New Artist Concert. While working as a violinist with the Chiba Symphony Orchestra, she is also active in chamber music as a member of the Quartet Espoir. As a soloist, she is actively performing with orchestras around the country and holding recitals.

Yuko Ando ( ) (Viola)

Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts and completed graduate school at the same university. Principal player of the Tokyo University of the Arts Philharmonia Orchestra. Active in a wide range of fields including solo, chamber music, and orchestra.

Yozo Ebisawa ( ) (cello)

Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts. Received the Encouragement Award at the 6th Best Players Contest. 3rd place at the 10th JILA Music Competition. Participated in the Kusatsu Summer International Music Academy as a chamber music scholarship student. Participated in the 2014 Affinis Summer Music Festival. Currently a member of the Chiba Symphony Orchestra and a season member of the Yokohama Sinfonietta.

Miyoshi Miwa ( ) (Double Bass)

Started playing the double bass at the age of 12. Graduated from the Music Department of Hyogo Prefectural Nishinomiya High School. Graduated from the Faculty of Music of Tokyo University of the Arts. Active in various fields including orchestra, chamber music, and recording. Participated in numerous musical performances such as My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof, Man of La Mancha, and The Sound of Music. Member of the Ensemble Diverters.

Noriko Nishida ( ) (flute)

Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts. While still a student, he participated in tours with the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra, New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, and others as an orchestra player. He is active in various fields such as orchestra, wind orchestra, chamber music, musicals, solo, and jazz. Piccolo and flute player for the Siena Wind Orchestra. Part-time lecturer in the music department of Komoro High School in Nagano Prefecture. Lecturer at Toho Gakuen College of Art.

Matsumi Ogihara ( ) (percussion)

Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music. Percussionist for the Siena Wind Orchestra. Participates in various performances as a multi-player who not only plays classical percussion but also drum set and Latin percussion. Member of the percussion group "Phonix". Endorses "Innovative Percussion", "Evans", and "CANOPOS CONCERT SERIES". Part-time lecturer in the music department at Komoro High School. Part-time lecturer at Shobi Music College.

guest: Yuriko Komai ( ) (soprano)

Graduated from Tokyo College of Music and its graduate school. Graduated from Nikikai Opera Training Institute with an award of excellence and an award of encouragement. Obtained concertist qualifications from the Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris in vocal and chamber music with unanimous approval and praise from the judges, graduating with first place. Won top prizes in competitions both in Japan and abroad, and won the Best Piano Vocal Duo Award at the Toulouse International French Song Competition. Overseas training participant dispatched by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. Part-time lecturer at Toho Gakuen School of Music. Member of the Society of Fauré of Japan. Member of Nikikai.
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date and time

Saturday, March 8, 2025
2pm to 4pm (doors open 1:30pm)

place

Inagi City i ( ) Plaza Hall (2-5-2 Wakabadai, Inagi City)

2,000 yen (all seats are free)

• Wakabadai Branch, Hirao Branch (Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• Central Cultural Center (Open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday)
• Other sales offices in the city (according to the business hours of each store)

(1) Inagi Transmission Base Pair Terrace (042-401-5786)
(2) Uchiyama Ohgado (042-378-1577)
(3) Osatate Drugstore Inagi Naganuma Store (042-377-0841)
(4) Koyodai Pharmacy (042-378-4193)
(5) Coach Four Wakabadai store (042-350-2800)
(6) Zaruya (042-377-6043)
(7) Takahashi Music Plaza Fleurier Musica (042-377-2133)
(8) Tamaya Western Goods Stationery Store (042-377-6306)
(9) Knock (042-377-6383)
(10) Hinodeya Fruit and Vegetable Store (042-377-7625)
(11) Fukushimaya (042-331-3710)
(12) Beck (042-331-0135)
(13) Masuya Liquor Store (042-331-1479)
(14) Cosmo Pharmacy (042-378-4714)
Note: Please contact each store for opening hours and closing days.

• Application form

• Please refrain from allowing preschool children to enter.
• Tickets cannot be reissued, so please keep them safe.
• Ticket prices will not be refunded unless the performance is cancelled.
• Please refrain from arriving by car.
• Please refrain from eating, drinking, or smoking inside the hall.
• Please refrain from taking photos, videos, etc. or recording inside the venue.

The 33rd Inagi Peace Concert Executive Committee