{"product_id":"kenchoji-hatto-special-night-concert-oct-31st-nov-1st","title":"[The 21st Kamakura Arts Festival] Kenchoji Hatto — Special Night Concert - Oct 31st \u0026 Nov 1st","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e【The 21st Kamakura Arts Festival — Kamakura–Nice Sister City 60th Anniversary Event】\u003cbr\u003eTo celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Kamakura–Nice sister city partnership, a special evening concert will be held in the historic setting of Kenchoji, the top-ranked Zen temple among Kamakura's Five Mountains. A grand piano will be brought into the Hatto (Dharma Hall) for a performance featuring a leading pianist from Nice, France, a young pianist from Kamakura, and a French vocalist with ties to Kamakura.\u003cbr\u003eEnjoy a special musical space available for one night only, with limited seating!\u003cbr\u003eA reception where guests can meet the artists directly will also be held after the performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e■ Performers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNicolas Bringuier (Piano, Professor at the École Normale de Musique de Paris):\u003cbr\u003eBorn in Nice, he studied as a child with B. Rigutto and later at the Berlin University of the Arts. He has performed with many major orchestras, including the Berlin Symphony Orchestra, the Prague Philharmonia, and the Orchestre national du Capitole de Toulouse. As a soloist, he has appeared at major venues such as the Berlin Philharmonie, the Vienna Musikverein, and the Salle Cortot in Paris. He has won numerous prizes at international competitions, including the Schumann International and the Maria Canals International Competition. He also serves as Artistic Director of the Samson François International Piano Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYann Toussaint (Baritone, Professor at the Conservatoire de Paris - CNSMDP):\u003cbr\u003eAfter studying French literature at the Sorbonne, he trained at the Conservatoire de Paris. His roles include the Count in \u003cem\u003eThe Marriage of Figaro\u003c\/em\u003e, the title role in \u003cem\u003eDon Giovanni\u003c\/em\u003e, and Escamillo in \u003cem\u003eCarmen\u003c\/em\u003e. He performed alongside Roberto Alagna in \u003cem\u003eThe Last Day of a Condemned Man\u003c\/em\u003e, and with Myung-Whun Chung in \u003cem\u003eOtello\u003c\/em\u003e at the Orange Festival. He is a frequent visitor to Japan, having sung the baritone solo in Beethoven's Ninth Symphony in Nagoya and in Brahms's German Requiem in Yokohama. In addition to Paris, he also teaches at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague, Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRyutaro Suzuki (Piano):\u003cbr\u003eAfter graduating from Eiko Gakuen High School, he entered the Conservatoire de Paris at the top of his class, studying with B. Rigutto and H. Cartier-Bresson, and later with E. Virsaladze in Italy. He is now based in Paris and active internationally, performing with orchestras such as the Tokyo Philharmonic, Kanagawa Philharmonic, Valencia Orchestra, Málaga Philharmonic, and Louisiana Philharmonic (USA), as well as appearing at festivals across Europe and South America and on French national radio. In chamber music, he has toured nationally with Ryu Goto. He has released three albums to date and is actively engaged in premiering works by French and Japanese composers and introducing Japanese works abroad. He has placed highly at international competitions including the José Iturbi and Emil Gilels competitions. He serves as Artistic Director of Art \u0026amp; Space. (*Performing October 31 only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e■ Venue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKenchoji Temple, Kamakura\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e8 Yamanouchi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa 247-8525\u003cbr\u003e5 minutes by bus from JR Yokosuka Line \"Kita-Kamakura\" Station (Enoden Bus bound for \"Kamakura Station,\" get off at \"Kenchoji\")\u003cbr\u003eor about a 15-minute walk\u003cbr\u003e10 minutes by bus from JR Yokosuka Line \"Kamakura\" Station (Enoden Bus bound for \"Ofuna area,\" various routes, get off at \"Kenchoji\")\u003cbr\u003eor about a 30-minute walk\u003cbr\u003eIf arriving by taxi from Kamakura Station, please note the area may be congested.\u003cbr\u003ePlease allow extra time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e■ Date \u0026amp; Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSaturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026\u003cbr\u003eDoors open: 4:30 PM\u003cbr\u003ePerformance begins: 5:00 PM\u003cbr\u003eReception follows the performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e■ Ticket Prices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGeneral ¥10,000\u003cbr\u003eHigh school students and under ¥4,000\u003cbr\u003e(All seats unreserved; tax included)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e※ Anyone holding a performance ticket may freely join the reception after the show.\u003cbr\u003e※ A complimentary shuttle taxi back to Kamakura Station will be available afterward (optional).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e■ Program\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOctober 31 (performed by Bringuier, Suzuki): Chopin – Grande Valse Brillante; Debussy – selections from the Préludes; Fauré – Nocturne No. 6, and more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNovember 1 (performed by Bringuier, Toussaint): Fauré, Ravel, Berlioz song cycles, and more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e■ Contact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:contact@artspacejapan.com\"\u003econtact@artspacejapan.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e※ Please show the confirmation email sent after purchase at the venue (it serves as your digital ticket).\u003cbr\u003e※ Except in the case of full cancellation, refunds cannot be issued even if the program changes due to unavoidable circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CMCJ","offers":[{"title":"Oct 31st Session \/ Standard \/ 一般","offer_id":53622731243856,"sku":null,"price":56.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oct 31st Session \/ High School Student \u0026 Under \/ 高校生以下","offer_id":53622731276624,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nov 1st Session \/ Standard \/ 一般","offer_id":53622731309392,"sku":null,"price":56.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nov 1st Session \/ High School Student \u0026 Under \/ 高校生以下","offer_id":53622731342160,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/6882\/7984\/files\/OCTOBER31-JP-RECTO.png?v=1789573239","url":"https:\/\/booking.cmcj.eisnetwork.co\/products\/kenchoji-hatto-special-night-concert-oct-31st-nov-1st","provider":"CMCJ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}