Events Guide

For our August Weekend of Music concert, we are proud to present the Tsukiminosato Gospel Choir, an amateur chorus group that was formed in 2005. Under the direction of the jazz singer Kurachi Keiko, the chorus is actively performing with a dedication to the ideal of sharing the joy of singing while also placing importance on the messages that the songs are meant to convey. In addition to their regular schedule of concerts, the group performs in public music concerts and gospel festivals, etc., participating mainly in events in the western and central areas of Shizuoka Prefecture.

We hope you will enjoy this live performance of the impressive gospel harmonies of their songs celebrating the sacred joy of life, while also taking advantage of this opportunity to appreciate the special appeal of gospel music.

The “Weekend of Music” concert for July features a group of musicians who came together from a shared love of ocarina (vessel flute) music and have continued to perform their repertoire of heart-warming music regularly at local nursing homes and tourist facilities, etc.

The gentle tone of ocarina music has a special appeal that tends to have a soothing effect on listeners, while also having the strength to express a variety of emotions, thus making it an instrument that blends well with various genres of music.

Performing this time as an ensemble with piano, the group presents a repertoire of music ranging from anime and pop songs to nostalgic melodies and more that is certain to be enjoyed by a wide range of age groups, from children to adults.

We hope this unique appeal of the world of ocarina music will create an enjoyable concert for everyone.