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This Gala-Concert 2008 organized by the French Chamber of Commerce
and Industry in Japan (CCIFJ) celebrates the 150th Anniversary of
the relationship between France and Japan. On this occasion CCIFJ
and its members transfer the message of UNESCO, which is preservation
and transmission of World Heritage, to the future generations. It
also reflects the engagement of CCIF in favour of sustainable development
and a new balance between man and nature.
This year, CCIFJ invites Missa Johnouchi, UNESCO Artist for Peace
and Music Ambassador for the commemorative events of the 1300th
Anniversary of Nara which will take place in 2010. Missa Johnouchi
and her orchestra perform several compositions of her original music.
The theme of Torch-run concert is “a Journey of Heart on
Silk Road from France to Japan”. To travel from France to
Japan , you have to cross many other countries. As a consequence,
it takes time to create close relationship between these two countries.
With this concert, CCIFJ invites Japanese and French listeners to
go on a journey from France to Japan via the Silk Road. The original
music will transfer its scenery from past to present. Marie-Helene
Clausse, first violinist of Paris National Opera Orchestra, will
also perform in this concert.
This gala is also an event of benevolence since part of the receipts
will be transferred to UNESCO to contribute to the safeguarding
of World Heritage. |
