News and Events - 2006
Past Events:
2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
January 29, 2006: Japanese New Year's Celebration Gala
Wang Center
Japanese foods, Shishimai (The Japanese Folk Dance Institute of New York), Screening of Kohaku Utagassen (NHK's Japanese music program). Special Guests from Consulate General of Japan in New York
Organized by the JCSB, Long Island Japanese Association
March 28, 2006: Piano Journey in Japan by Junko Ueno Garrett
Wang Center Theater
Sponsored by the Japanese Consulate General in New York) “An Artist of Exceptional Talent and Skill” – La Montagne, France, “Virtuosic and Committed” – San Antonio Express News, Texas USA, “Beautiful Lyricism and Wonderful Technique” – Kanagawa Shinbun, Japan “Piano Journey in Japan” starts with a historical overview of Western music in Japan before the Meiji Restoration (1868). The program begins with the first Japanese piano piece, composed by Rentaro Taki in 1900. She discusses and performs some of the key Japanese piano pieces from the 20th century, dividing the program into two sections: before and after the World War II for each half.
April 29, 2006: The JCSB Annual Meeting & Award Ceremony for 1st JCSB-Canon Essay Competition
November 16 & 29, 2006: Japanese Movie Shows
Charles B. Wang Center
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