Young Fukushima Musicians to perform at Queen Elizabeth Hall on 2 April 2014

On Wednesday 2 April at 7:30pm, the Fukushima Youth Sinfonietta, comprised of young musicians from schools in Fukushima, Japan will perform a concert at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre.  

These students, coming from one of the areas worst hit by the 2011 tsunami and subsequent nuclear disaster are in London for this unique performance to present, through music, their remarkable journey of strength and collaboration.

The programme includes the world premiere of Ronald Corp’s Commotio, commissioned for this performance.

Fukushima Youth Sinfonietta concert details on Southbank Centre website Concert flyer

Ticket prices range from £20 – £5

Programme

Ronald Corp: Commotio (World premiere)

Fryderyk Chopin: Piano Concerto No.1

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Flute Concerto No.2 in D, K.314

Edward Elgar: Salut d’amour, Op.12

Performers

Fukushima Youth Sinfonietta

in collaboration with

Orpheus Sinfonia

Thomas Carroll conductor

Panos Karan piano

Zach Tarpagos flute

The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation is delighted to be supporting this initiative through a Daiwa Foundation Award given to the charity, Keys of Change.

Keys of Change is a charity formed by individuals of different backgrounds who deeply believe that playing music can make this world a better place. It was established in 2011 with the aim of advancing the lives of children and young people around the world through musical education and access to live classical music performances.The British concert pianist and founder of Keys of Change, Panos Karan, has been on four visits to the Fukushima area since 2011, and has worked with students in several schools, helping them develop their musical skills and performing with them in concerts. Inspired by the dedication, enthusiasm and high musical standard of the students, Keys of Change has invited them to perform at the Southbank Centre.