Akiko Nakajima has joined the panel of the annual program planners for the “JT Art Hall Chamber Music” concert series
"JT Art Hall Chamber Music” is a concert series, where interesting and flexible programs are planned by the exclusive "program planners" of the JT Art Hall each year. Akiko Nakajima's first concert series will be held on May 7th, 2010.

Yu Kosuge and Akiko Nakajima will perform together at a recital
Yu Kosuge, a star pianist from Japan will play piano for a vocal recital for the first time with Akiko Nakajima in Japan and Austria.

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F. Schubert: "Gretchen am Spinnrade", "Nacht und Träume" / R. Schumann: "Frauenliebe und -leben" / Chopin-Viardot: Mazurka: "Plainte d’amour", "Seize ans" / Chopin: "Petit chien"

» March 18th, 2010
» April 17th, 2010

* These recitals are proudly acknowledged by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland.

Nakajima's new agency in Tokyo
AMaTI (Artist Mamagement Tokyo Incorporation) Ltd.
Managing Director: Kouichi Iriyama
Contact manager in charge: Haruko Araki (haruko.araki@gmail.com)

* more details regarding the new company will be notified soon

Mendelssohn’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream” with Seiji Ozawa on Blu-ray Disc and DVD !
In April 2009 Akiko Nakajima performed as a soloist with Seiji Ozawa and the Mito Chamber Orchestra marking the 20th anniversary of the opening of Art Tower Mito (ATM). This "Mendelssohn Program" was released as a Blu-ray Disc and a DVD by NHK Enterprises on 27th November, 2009.

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Concert Reviews
The concert ”Vienna Music Festival in OSAKA 2009” with Schönberg’s “Pierrot Lunaire” received also great reviews from the Japanese Yomiuri Newspaper.

"The expressive performance of Akiko Nakajima enchanted the audience."

"Thanks to the dynamic singing of Nakajima ..."

"The conductor, Niels Muus accompanied Nakajima skillfully on the Piano."


» go to full article (Japanese only)

On stage again after four years at the Volksoper Wien
Operetta "Der Graf von Luxemburg" from Franz Lehár: 11th, 16th and 27th November 2009 / Begin at: 19:00

Concert Reviews
The concert ”Vienna Music Festival in OSAKA 2009” with Schönberg’s “Pierrot Lunaire” received great reviews from the japanese music critic, TOJO Hiroo.

» details in Japanese here (article of 20th October)

News about the 64th National Arts Festival
On the Web Site of the New National Theatre, Tokyo there is an article about the 64th National Arts Festival which was sponsored by the Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan.

In the audience there was also the Japanese crown-prince Naruhito. There are some photos on the Web Site of New National Theatre, Tokyo.

Excellent reviews for the title role of „Mae Mona“!
End of May 2009, Akiko Nakajima performed in the title role of the Opera "Mae Mona" and received excellent reviews.

Photo by Jochen Klenk