Sergei Redkin’s first Japan performance in 2018 was sold out! Since his 3rd place prize in the International Tchaikovsky Competition, he has played with a number of orchestras, including The Philharmonia Orchestra, and last December, Valery Gergiev appointed him as a soloist for the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra at the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan.
In his first recital in Japan, Redkin was energetic, graceful and versatile. The music was sharp and its essence came alive with his technique. He continues to mature with increasing depth, a genius of Russian music who five years after winning the International Tchaikovsky Competition, is turning to Mussorgky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” Expectations on how he will interpret the tones of this majestic work and its rhythm of the Russian tradition are rising. This masterpiece and his pianism will be passed down and shouldn’t be missed.
**Program Tchaikovsky Dumka in C minor, Op.59 “Russian Rustic Scene” Rachmaninov Moments Musicaux in E minor, Op.16, No.4 Vocalise Op.34, No.14 Prelude in C sharp minor, Op.3, No.2 Prokofiev Piano Sonata No.7 in B flat major, Op.83 “War Sonatas” Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition
*Please note that the program is subject to change.
**Profile Born in Krasnoyarsk, Russia in 1991, he studied piano and composition at the Music Lyceum School from age six. From 2004, he studied under Olga Kurnavina at the Special Music School of The St. Petersburg Conservatory. In 2009, he went to The Rimsky-Korsakov St. Petersburg State Conservatory and studied under Alexander Sandler and Alexander Mnatsakayan, graduating in 2015, and completed graduate school in 2017. Since 2005, he has won numerous awards at international competitions and has had recitals in Germany, Poland, and Switzerland. Since winning 3rd prize at the 2015 International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, he has participated on the world stage with great masters like Valery Gergiev and the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra in Paris, New York, and Mexico in addition to the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Moscow Symphony Orchestra, and the Philharmonia Orchestra in England.
**Awards 2010 3rd prize at the VIII International Paderewski Piano Competition in Poland. 2012 1st prize at the III International Maj Lind Piano Competition in Helsinki. 2013 1st prize at the VI International Prokofiev Piano Competition in St Petersburg. 2015 The Bronze Medal at the XV International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow.
Sergei Redkin’s first Japan performance in 2018 was sold out! Since his 3rd place prize in the International Tchaikovsky Competition, he has played with a number of orchestras, including The Philharmonia Orchestra, and last December, Valery Gergiev appointed him as a soloist for the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra at the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan.
In his first recital in Japan, Redkin was energetic, graceful and versatile. The music was sharp and its essence came alive with his technique. He continues to mature with increasing depth, a genius of Russian music who five years after winning the International Tchaikovsky Competition, is turning to Mussorgky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” Expectations on how he will interpret the tones of this majestic work and its rhythm of the Russian tradition are rising. This masterpiece and his pianism will be passed down and shouldn’t be missed.
**Program Tchaikovsky Dumka in C minor, Op.59 “Russian Rustic Scene” Rachmaninov Moments Musicaux in E minor, Op.16, No.4 Vocalise Op.34, No.14 Prelude in C sharp minor, Op.3, No.2 Prokofiev Piano Sonata No.7 in B flat major, Op.83 “War Sonatas” Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition
*Please note that the program is subject to change.
**Profile Born in Krasnoyarsk, Russia in 1991, he studied piano and composition at the Music Lyceum School from age six. From 2004, he studied under Olga Kurnavina at the Special Music School of The St. Petersburg Conservatory. In 2009, he went to The Rimsky-Korsakov St. Petersburg State Conservatory and studied under Alexander Sandler and Alexander Mnatsakayan, graduating in 2015, and completed graduate school in 2017. Since 2005, he has won numerous awards at international competitions and has had recitals in Germany, Poland, and Switzerland. Since winning 3rd prize at the 2015 International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, he has participated on the world stage with great masters like Valery Gergiev and the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra in Paris, New York, and Mexico in addition to the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Moscow Symphony Orchestra, and the Philharmonia Orchestra in England.
**Awards 2010 3rd prize at the VIII International Paderewski Piano Competition in Poland. 2012 1st prize at the III International Maj Lind Piano Competition in Helsinki. 2013 1st prize at the VI International Prokofiev Piano Competition in St Petersburg. 2015 The Bronze Medal at the XV International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow.
Sergei Redkin’s first Japan performance in 2018 was sold out! Since his 3rd place prize in the International Tchaikovsky Competition, he has played with a number of orchestras, including The Philharmonia Orchestra, and last December, Valery Gergiev appointed him as a soloist for the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra at the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan.
In his first recital in Japan, Redkin was energetic, graceful and versatile. The music was sharp and its essence came alive with his technique. He continues to mature with increasing depth, a genius of Russian music who five years after winning the International Tchaikovsky Competition, is turning to Mussorgky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” Expectations on how he will interpret the tones of this majestic work and its rhythm of the Russian tradition are rising. This masterpiece and his pianism will be passed down and shouldn’t be missed.
**Program Tchaikovsky Dumka in C minor, Op.59 “Russian Rustic Scene” Rachmaninov Moments Musicaux in E minor, Op.16, No.4 Vocalise Op.34, No.14 Prelude in C sharp minor, Op.3, No.2 Prokofiev Piano Sonata No.7 in B flat major, Op.83 “War Sonatas” Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition
*Please note that the program is subject to change.
**Profile Born in Krasnoyarsk, Russia in 1991, he studied piano and composition at the Music Lyceum School from age six. From 2004, he studied under Olga Kurnavina at the Special Music School of The St. Petersburg Conservatory. In 2009, he went to The Rimsky-Korsakov St. Petersburg State Conservatory and studied under Alexander Sandler and Alexander Mnatsakayan, graduating in 2015, and completed graduate school in 2017. Since 2005, he has won numerous awards at international competitions and has had recitals in Germany, Poland, and Switzerland. Since winning 3rd prize at the 2015 International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, he has participated on the world stage with great masters like Valery Gergiev and the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra in Paris, New York, and Mexico in addition to the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Moscow Symphony Orchestra, and the Philharmonia Orchestra in England.
**Awards 2010 3rd prize at the VIII International Paderewski Piano Competition in Poland. 2012 1st prize at the III International Maj Lind Piano Competition in Helsinki. 2013 1st prize at the VI International Prokofiev Piano Competition in St Petersburg. 2015 The Bronze Medal at the XV International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow.
In the light of the recent novel coronavirus outbreak and calls from the Japanese government to cancel large-scale events, we have decided to cancel Niconico Chokaigi 2020 to ensure the safety of everyone involved in this event. We apologize to all fans looking forward to this year’s edition and appreciate your understanding and cooperation. *We will be accepting refunds for the Niconico Chokaigi 2020 admission tickets until April 19th 23:59 JST. To receive a refund, please contact the ticket seller.
In lieu of an in-person event, we will be hosting Niconico Net Chokaigi 2020 – a digital version of Niconico Chokaigi which brings together a wide variety of entertainment with the aim to create Japan’s largest online festival. During the 8-day event period (April 12th -19th), Niconico will be live streaming a series of shows where users can enjoy an interactive communication with guests/performers on stage through Niconico’s commenting system. The binaural audio system, dynamic camera work and stage effects utilizing AR technology will also enable viewers to enjoy an immersive visual-audio experience like never before. Below are just a few examples of what is in store for Niconico Net Chokaigi 2020. Be sure to visit the Niconico website for the full experience!
The hallmark of spring in Japan is the HANAMI – and the only club offering a true Hanami Experience happens to be the biggest one in Japan…ageHa! Join us for our HANAMI EXPERIENCE, which offers a full scope of traditional hanami enjoyment from March 21st – April 11th, when our sakura (cherry blossoms) are expected to be in bloom.
In addition to a photo booth and special spring menu, we will be providing smooth, quality sake straight from the famous Toshimaya brewery (Higashimurayama, Tokyo), served in a traditional wooden masu cup. Only 100 of these cups will be given out per day, are free to take home, and come with ageHa’s official seal—the perfect souvenir! Lounge in our sakura-laden Park Area from atop a comfortable picnic sheet, enjoying the perfect party plan as Tokyo’s finest club sounds play in the backdrop. This is a one-of-a-kind spring experience engaging the five senses you’ll never forget! 2020.3.28 (Sat) Open 23:00 pm : TIPSY※Women Only Event (EDM) 2020.4.04 (Sat) Open 23:00 pm : TCPT presents ELECTRIC THUNDER-SAKURA PARTY- feat.GAMMER (Bass) 2020.4.10 (Fri) Open 23:00 pm : CY8ER FES -ICHIGO RINAHAMU BIRTHDAY SPECIAL- (Pop) 2020.4.11 (Sat) Open 23:00 pm : Electric Universe “LASER HARP CONCERT” by Dance on The Planet (Psytrance) 2020.3.28 (Sat) Open 23:00 pm : TIPSY※Women Only Event (EDM) 2020.4.04 (Sat) Open 23:00 pm : TCPT presents ELECTRIC THUNDER-SAKURA PARTY- feat.GAMMER (Bass) 2020.4.10 (Fri) Open 23:00 pm : CY8ER FES -ICHIGO RINAHAMU BIRTHDAY SPECIAL- (Pop) 2020.4.11 (Sat) Open 23:00 pm : Electric Universe “LASER HARP CONCERT” by Dance on The Planet (Psytrance)
Please come and enjoy this beautiful festival of colours with lovely Indian food. ABOUT Festival: Holi is one of the important festivals in India. It is popularly known as a “Festival of colours” is a major publicly celebrated festival. Indians welcome the beginning of spring with bonfires and smearing different colours on the body (Each colour representing a meaning – Red symbolizes love and fertility; yellow is the colour of turmeric representing auspiciousness, turmeric is a most powerful natural remedy; blue represents the Hindu God Krishna, and green is for new beginnings.). Another reason to celebrate Holi festival is to spread love and the triumph of good over evil. As usual in India people prepare sweets, savouries and special food, meet friends and relatives, smear colour on face and clothes, offer them sweets. It is a national holiday in India. WHAT HAPPENS at Nishi-Kasai Tokyo on March 7th, 2020:
Away from home, a group of volunteers under the banner Holi Mela Committee has started organizing the Festival of colours (HOLI) in Nishi-Kasai (Koto-Ku ward, Tokyo). this is the 5th year. On this day Dinosaur Park (near Nishi Kasai station) will be decorated and prepared to celebrate the festival. Colour packets and a special drink “Thandai” (non-alcohol – made out of milk and other special ingredients) can be purchased at a nominal fee from the organisers stall. Restaurants sell food and drinks (including alcohol). People who join the festival can pay a token fee to purchase colours (Organic and safe, don’t worry, colour can be easily dusted off with a dry cloth or wash with water). It is ideal to come in white clothes so that you can enjoy the beauty of smearing multiple colours – it’s going to be a lifetime memory. You can say hello to any person and smear colours on the face and clothes. Take a bold step to greet and hug unknown people, offer them drinks or sweets. Organizers have planned a few cultural programs to celebrate the occasion. Bollywood songs will be played to let you can dance in your own style, mingle with people, scream, enjoy and have a good time. This festival is going to be different from any festival you have seen in Japan. The celebration starts at 10:00am and will be wrapped up by 4:00pm so that ground can be cleaned up respecting Japanese cleanliness ˜ omotenashi.
