 ATTENTION! At the end of this week Nakajima will perform again as soloist at a subscription concert of the NHK Symphony Orchestra  |
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Because of the unexpected cancellation of the soprano Nakajima will perform again on 3rd and 4th December 2011 at a subscription concert of the NHK Symphony Orchestra.
» more information in "Schedule"
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Nakajima was chosen as an ambassador for the Pippo Association in Denmark |
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A Danish NPO group, Pippo Association in Aarhus Denmark has chosen Akiko Nakajima as their ambassador. To celebrate their 10th anniversary, an Italian opera gala concert will be held with Akiko as the host of the evening on the 10th December.
» Pippo Association
» more information in "Schedule"
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An obituary notice: Maestro Ubldo Gardini has died |
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On the 24th November around 2pm, our most beloved maestro, Ubaldo Gardini died in Poggio Renatico, Italy. He was the inspiration for many musicians and taught many famous singers conductors including Kiri Te Kanawa, Jessye Norman and Renee Fleming. The funeral of late Maestro Ubaldo Gardini will be held in the central church of Poggio Renatico in Ferrara at 10am on the 3rd December.
-contact: Reiko Gardini
-address: Via San Carlo 13,
Poggio Renatico,
44028 Ferrara,
Italy
-tel: 39-0532-829185
-e-mail: sakuma@gc4.so-net.ne.jp
* A book "Preparing an operatic role" is available on www.operaroles.com
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Recital at the Mozarthaus Vienna |
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On 25th April 2012 Nakajima will perform Mozart songs in the course of soloist concerts at the Mozarthaus Vienna. The well known conductor and pianist Niels Muus will accompany her on the piano. Mozart composed his first songs already in his early childhood. This evening you can hear a selection of almost 30 songs, which Mozart composed during his stay in Vienna. For example, "Der Zauberer" (KV 472), "Das Veilchen" (KV 476), "Lied der Trennung" (KV 519) or "An Chloë" (KV 524).
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» Ticket reservation:
Tel: 01 512 17 91-30 / E-Mail: ticket@mozarthausvienna.at
» Purchase tickets online
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For the season 2011-2012 of the "JT Art Hall Kammer Virtuosen Zyklus", Akiko Nakajima was invited again as a guest planner. |
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As the only vocal planner of the series, Nakajima's program has a blend of vocal and instrumental music that are creative and unique: "Nordic Romance - invention of nature" is the title of the concert. Nakajima has invited Kota Nagahara, one of the most exciting diverse violinists in Japan, the male quartet of TokyoPhilharmonic Chorus, the Danish conductor/pianist, Niels Muus for this occasion. Some of the highlights are famous songs by Edward Grieg, Johann Svendsen Romance for violin and piano and Jacob Gade's Tango Jalousie. The students of the faculty of Media Studies of Josai International University will join the musicians to create costumes, lighting in the motto of "invention of nature".
» Schedule: 19th January 2012, JT Art Hall, Tokyo |
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Nakajima will make her debut in the Czech Republic! |
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In July 2011, Akiko Nakajima makes her Czech debut at the recital at the chateau complex in Litomyšl in the Czech Republic, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Nakajima will perform as soloist at a subscription concert of the NHK Symphony Orchestra |
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October 15th and 16th, 2011, NHK Hall Tokyo Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem op.45
Conductor: André Previn / Baritone: David Wilson-Johnson / Soprano: Akiko Nakajima
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Nakajima will perform as soloist at a subscription concert of the Gunma Symphony Orchestra |
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March 17th and 20th, 2012, Gunma music center
Maurice Ravel: ''Scheherazade''
Conductor: Nicholas Milton / Soprano: Akiko Nakajima
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New released CD "Wien, Stadt meiner Träume (Vienna, City of My Dreams) " is on sale now! |
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In the April issue of the music magazine "CD Journal", in the Danish daily newspaper "The Jutland Post" and in the austrian daily newspaper "Tiroler Tageszeitung" this CD received great reviews.
» go to articles
* Available for purchase at: www.amazon.de (five-star ratings on Amazon!)
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Charity concerts for Japan |
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Charity concerts for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan will take place in Vienna in April.
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An interview with Akiko Nakajima. |
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The Austrian daily newspaper "Kurier" published an interview with Akiko Nakajima regarding her experiences with the big earthquake in Japan and about her charity concerts in Vienna.
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Be Strong, kids in Japan! |
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A message from the pupils of the GEPS school (Global Education Primary School) in Vienna to the children in Japan who are suffering from the impacts of the earthquake:
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The deadline for applications has been extended |
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The deadline for applications to master classes in the Music Academy in Miyazaki has been extended. |
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New Album Presentation |
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On January 17th, the presentation of Nakajima's new album "Wien, Stadt meiner Träume (Vienna, City of My Dreams) " will take place at the "EMI" music store in Kärntnerstrasse in Vienna. (free entrance)
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