Yota Tanaka & Ginga Orchestra members To the Ihatov Sky - from Kenju Park Forest

There will be two performances, one in the afternoon (from 2:00 p.m.) and one in the evening (from 6:00 p.m.).
The Ginga Orchestra (Orchestra), led by composer Yota Tanaka, has been in existence for 32 years.
In 2023, they released "GINGA21," a symphonic poem by a 60-piece orchestra. It was well received for its unique sound, with eight saxophones layered with the delicate sound of strings and gloss. Since then, he has energetically given concerts with the members of the Ginga Orchestra.
　The theme of this year's concert, presented in a new configuration of piano, flute, clarinet, viola, and cello, is Kenji Miyazawa's vision of the world of Ihatov (Ideal World).
　The first part of the concert will be filled with Yota Tanaka's popular original compositions that evoke the feeling of fields, wind, stars, and forests. The second part will feature Kenji Miyazawa's children's story "Kenju Koenrin" with music, readings, and pictures. The reading will be performed by Naoko Hamashima, a model and writer active in many fields, and the pictures will be drawn by Mariko Hirasawa, an illustrator.
　Kenju Koenrin" is a story about Kenju, the main character who is always laughing and teased by others, who works hard to plant and grow cedar trees. The story is about Kenju, who is always laughing and being teased by others, who works hard to plant and nurture a cedar tree.
　This is a very beautiful children's story that also connects to Kenji's ideal image of human beings in the poem "Ame ni mo Makezu": "Minna nidekunobouto yobare" and "Itsumo shizuka ni waratteiru".
We hope you will take the time to enjoy it.