Information from Japan Arts to audiences [From July 29, 2020 -October 13, 2020]

Notice of Cancellation – Gewandhaus Quartett Japan Tour, Philharmonix Japan & South Korea Tour, The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, Artistic Director & Conductor: Paavo Järvi Japan Tour

We regret to inform you that, after careful discussions with the artist and others involved, Gewandhaus Quartett Japan Tour, Philharmonix Japan & South Korea Tour, The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, Artistic Director & Conductor: Paavo Järvi Japan Tour scheduled for December this year has unavoidably been canceled. The reasons for this decision include the continuing international situation and the current situation in Japan due to the worldwide spread of COVID-19, and the unpredictable outlook due to current entry restrictions.

We know that the cancellation of the tour will be very disappointing for those who have been looking forward to the concerts, but we will be grateful for your understanding of the circumstances.

A Japan tour of the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen is scheduled again for December 2022.

Canceled tour concerts
Gewandhaus Quartett Japan Tour
https://www.japanarts.co.jp/en/news/p5489/

Philharmonix Japan & South Korea Tour
https://www.japanarts.co.jp/en/news/p5485/

The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, Artistic Director & Conductor: Paavo Järvi Japan Tour
https://www.japanarts.co.jp/en/news/p5487/

Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Japan Arts Corporation

Notice of Cancellation – Leif Ove Andsnes Piano Recital

We regret to inform you that, after careful discussions with the artist and others involved, the Leif Ove Andsnes Japan Tour scheduled for December this year has unavoidably been canceled. The reasons for this decision include the continuing international situation and the current situation in Japan due to the worldwide spread of COVID-19, and the unpredictable outlook due to current entry restrictions.

We know that the cancellation of the tour will be very disappointing for those who have been looking forward to the concerts, but we will be grateful for your understanding of the circumstances.

Canceled tour concerts
[Tokyo concert]
Leif Ove Andsnes Piano Recital
December 8 (Tue) Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall
Inquiries: Japan Arts Pia – 0570-00-1212
https://www.japanarts.co.jp

[Other concert]
December 3 (Thu) Matsumoto City Music Culture Hall(The Harmony Hall)
Inquiries: Matsumoto City Music Culture Hall 0263-47-2004
https://www.harmonyhall.jp/
December 5 (Sat) Tokorozawa Civic Cultural Centre Muse
Inquiries: Muse Ticket Counter 04-2998-7777
https://www.muse-tokorozawa.or.jp/
December 6 (Sun) Hyogo Performing Arts Center
Inquiries: Performing Arts Center Ticket Office 0798-68-0255
http://www1.gcenter-hyogo.jp/

Friday, October 9, 2020
Japan Arts Corporation

Notice of Cancellation – Julia Fischer Violin Recital

We regret to inform you that, after thorough discussions with the artist, “Julia Fischer Violin Recital” scheduled for December this year has unavoidably been canceled. The reasons for this decision include the continuing restrictions on entry to Japan by the Japanese government due to the spread of COVID-19 and the unpredictable outlook regarding the resolution of the worldwide coronavirus situation, as well as the necessity of social distancing on stage and in audience seating. We know that the cancellation of the tour will be very disappointing for those who have been looking forward to the concerts, but we will be grateful for your understanding of the circumstances.

Canceled tour concerts
[Tokyo concert]
Julia Fischer Violin Recital
December 1 (Tue) Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall
December 2 (Wed) Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall
Inquiries: Japan Arts Pia – 0570-00-1212
https://www.japanarts.co.jp

[Other concert]
Julia Fischer & Daniel Müller-Schott
December 4 (Fri) TOPPAN HALL
Inquiries:TOPPAN HALL Ticket Center 03-5840-2222
https://www.toppanhall.com

Friday, September 25, 2020
Japan Arts Corporation

Notice of Cancellation – Japan Tour of Krystian Zimerman & Luzerner Sinfonieorchester

We regret to inform you that, after thorough discussions with the artist and orchestra, “Krystian Zimerman & Luzerner Sinfonieorchester” scheduled for November this year has unavoidably been canceled. The reasons for this decision include the continuing restrictions on entry to Japan by the Japanese government due to the spread of COVID-19 and the unpredictable outlook regarding the resolution of the worldwide coronavirus situation, as well as the necessity of social distancing on stage and in audience seating.
We know that the cancellation of the tour will be very disappointing for those who have been looking forward to the concerts, but we will be grateful for your understanding of the circumstances.

Canceled tour concerts
[Tokyo concert]
November 12 (Thu) Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre
Inquiries: Japan Arts Pia – 0570-00-1212
https://www.japanarts.co.jp

[Other concert]
November 11 (Wed) Kawaguchi LILIA
Inquiries: Kawaguchi LILIA ticket center – 048-254-9900
https://www.lilia.or.jp/info/268
November 14 (Sat) Harmony Hall Fukui
Inquiries: Harmony Hall Fukui ticket center – 0776-38-8282
https://www.hhf.jp/
November 15 (Sun) Hyogo Performing Arts Center
Inquiries: Hyogo Performing Arts Center ticket office – 0798-68-0255
http://www1.gcenter-hyogo.jp/contents_parts/ConcertDetail.aspx?kid=4320911313&sid=0000000001

Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Japan Arts Corporation

Notice of Cancellation – The Bolshoi Ballet Japan Tour

We regret to inform you that, after through discussions with the Bolshoi Theatre, Bolshoi Ballet Japan Tour 2020 (a total of 13 performances in Tokyo, Otsu, Maebashi, and Osaka), scheduled for November 23 to December 6, has been unavoidably cancelled in view of the international circumstance as well as the domestic situation resulting from the worldwide spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

“Swan Lake” and “Spartacus” planned for this tour are works full of the Bolshoi Ballet’s appeals. Together with the galas “Bolshoi Premium Edition” especially planned for the Japan tour, all programs have been greatly anticipated by the audience. We have been preparing carefully and looking for a solution for carrying out the tour until the last moment. Therefore, it is frustrating and sad to have to give this notice. We will be grateful for your kind understanding.

We have received a message from the theatre’s Ballet Director Mr. Makhar Vaziev for fans. Please find it as below.

Detailed information on ticket refund for Tokyo performances:
[Information on Ticket Refund] The Bolshoi Ballet Japan Tour 2020
Presenter: Japan Arts
Inquiries: Japan Arts Pia 0570-00-1212
Regarding the performances outside of Tokyo, please inquire to the following presenters;

＜TOKYO＞Tokyo Bunkakaikan
[Spartacus]
　Thursday, November 26, 18:30、Friday, November 27, 18:30

[Swan Lake]
　Saturday, November 28, 18:00、Sunday, November 29, 13:00/19:00、1Tuesday, December 1, 13:00/19:00

[Bolshoi Premium Edition]
　Thursday, December 3, 18:30、Friday, December 4, 18:30、Sunday, December 6, 17:00

Presented by: Japan Arts / TV Asahi / Asahi Shimbun
Japan Arts Pia Call Center TEL：0570-00-1212

Please check the updates posted by each presenter.
＜Otsu＞Monday, November, 23, 2020 Biwako Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Shiga『Spartacus』
TEL Biwako Hall Ticket Center：077-523-7136
https://www.biwako-hall.or.jp/en/

＜Maebashi＞Tuesday, November, 24, 2020 Shoken-Gakuen Maebashi Hall （Maebashi Shiminn Bunkakaikan）『Swan Lake』
TEL Shoken-Gakuen Maebashi Hall （Maebashi Shiminn Bunkakaikan）：027-221-4321
http://www.maebashi-cc.or.jp/maebashishibun/ticket/10197.html

＜Osaka＞Saturday, December, 5, 2020 Festival Hall『Swan Lake』
TEL Festival Hall Ticket center：06-6231-2221
https://www.festivalhall.jp/english/index.html

Dear ballet lovers and fans of the Bolshoi Ballet in Japan,
We at the Bolshoi Ballet reached a decision that we had no other choice but to cancel the Japan tour scheduled for November and December 2020. The Japan tour of this year has been planned for years in cooperation with Japan Arts and regional presenters, and has been greatly anticipated as something special by our dancers. Therefore, it was a painful decision to make. But we considered giving the highest priority to maintaining healthy bodies and minds of all dancers, musicians, and staff members who are involved in this project, as well as all audience members.
Nobody could imagine the world situation would get so confused as this. I’m sure that the emotional communication between the Bolshoi Ballet and audiences in Japan will not fade but will become stronger by thinking of each other. We promise that the Bolshoi Ballet will show you again performances worthy of the name in Japan.
We hope all of you always keep love, appreciation, and dream in your hearts.

Makhar Vasiev
Ballet Director of the Bolshoi Ballet

Notice of Cancellation – Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra Japan Tour

We regret to inform you that, after thorough discussions with the orchestra, the “Japan tour of the Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Ken-ichiro Kobayashi” scheduled for November this year has unavoidably been canceled. The reasons for this decision include the continuing restrictions on entry to Japan by the Japanese government due to the spread of COVID-19 and the unpredictable outlook regarding the resolution of the worldwide coronavirus situation, as well as the necessity of social distancing on stage and in audience seating.
We know that the cancellation of the tour will be very disappointing for those who have been looking forward to the concerts, but we will be grateful for your understanding of the circumstances.

For information on ticket refunds for canceled concerts, please inquire to the presenter of each concert.
For detailed information on ticket refunds for the concert in Tokyo on November 13 and 16, please see the following page:
Notice regarding ticket refunds for the November 13 and 16 concert of “the Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Ken-ichiro Kobayashi”

Canceled tour concerts
[Tokyo concerts]
November 13 (Fri) Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Concert Hall
November 16 (Mon) Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Concert Hall
Inquiries: Japan Arts Pia – 0570-00-1212 https://www.japanarts.co.jp

[Other concerts]
November 12 (Thu) Katsushika Symphony Hills Mozart Hall 03-5670-2233
November 14 (Sat) Kumagaya Sakuramate Sun Hall 048-532-0002
November 15 (Sun) Iwaki Performing Arts Center Ailos 0246-22-5800
November 18 (Wed) Aichi Arts Center Concert Hall 052-243-8600
November 20 (Fri) Shoken Gakuen Maebashi Hall 027-221-4321
November 22(Sun) Kissei Bunka Hall (Naganoken Matsumoto Bunkakaikan) 026-226-1001
November 23(Mon/holiday) Tokorozawa Civic Cultural Center 04-2998-77

etc. total 10 concerts.

Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Japan Arts Corporation