Information from Japan Arts to audiences [From October 19, 2020 – February 17, 2021]

Notice of Cancellation – Vienna Boys Choir Japan tour May – June 2021

We regret to inform you that, after careful discussions with the artists and others involved, Vienna Boys Choir Japan Tour scheduled for May and June 2021 has unavoidably been canceled. The reasons for this decision include the continuing international situation 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 following the last year’s 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.

Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Japan Arts Corporation

Notice – Kirill Gerstein Concert to Be Held

Thank you very much for purchasing tickets to concerts presented by Japan Arts.
Although a state of emergency has recently been declared, the following concert will be held as planned.

Kirill Gerstein Piano Recital
Saturday, January 16, 2021, 2:00PM Kioi Hall
https://www.japanarts.co.jp/en/concert/p890/

In holding the concert, we will follow the Japan Association of Classical Music Presenters’ “Guidelines for prevention of the spread of coronavirus at classical music performances” and take thorough measures so that audiences can come to the venue and enjoy the performance with peace of mind.

*All information in this announcement is as of 5:45 p.m. Friday, January 8. This information may change due to subsequent changes in the circumstances in Japan. Any changes will be announced online, etc.

◆For those who are unable to attend the concert due to the request to refrain from outings which was announced with the state of emergency declaration, concert ticket refund requests will be accepted.
If you wish to receive a refund, please read the following instructions and send your tickets back by postal mail by Wednesday, February 10, 2021.
*Please note: To receive a refund, tickets must be intact with the stub attached. If the stub is missing or removed, a refund cannot be made.

◆If you have unused tickets to the relevant concert, please send them to the following address, regardless of where the tickets were purchased.
*The refund will be made in cash by registered mail, or by bank transfer to an account at a financial institution in Japan.
*Please send tickets back by simplified registered mail (kan-i kakitome) so that they are received by Wednesday, February 10, 2021. (Tickets must be received by this date.)

1) Name
2) Address to which the refund should be sent
3) Phone number where you can be reached
4) Ticket price (per ticket)
5) Number of tickets
6) Name of financial institution
7) Financial institution branch name
8) Account type
9) Account number
10) Account name (katakana)

*If you wish to receive a refund by transfer to an account at a financial institution, please be sure to provide the information in (6)-(10) above.

[Where to send tickets]
Japan Arts Pia Call Center (Kirill Gerstein Concert Desk)
Shibuya First Tower
1-2-20 Higashi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0011

＊The ticket cost (face value) as well as the postal cost for ticket return (in most cases, 84JPY for the mailing cost + 320JPY for the simplified registered mail cost) and the system use cost (in the case of online purchase) will be refunded by postal money order.
*The planned refund period is mid-March or after.

Please note that refunds will not be made at stores where tickets are issued.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Friday, January 8, 2021
Japan Arts Corporation

Notice of Cancellation – Wiener Symphoniker Japan Tour

We regret to inform you that, after careful discussions with the artist and others involved, Wiener Symphoniker(Chief Conductor: Andrés Orozco-Estrada) Japan Tour scheduled for March 2021 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
March 6, 2021(Sat) Hyogo Performing Arts Center
Inquiries:Performing Arts Center Ticket Office 0798-68-0255
http://www1.gcenter-hyogo.jp/contents_parts/ConcertCalendar.aspx?md=5&ko=5000911340

March 7, 2021(Sun) Tokorozawa Civic Cultural Centre Muse Ark Hall
Inquiries:Muse Ticket Counter 04-2998-7777
https://www.muse-tokorozawa.or.jp/important/20200319ticket/

March 8, 2021(Mon) Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
Inquiries: Tomin Gekijo 03-3572-4311
http://www.tomin-gekijo.or.jp/

March 10, 2021(Wed) Suntory Hall
Inquiries: Japan Arts Pia 0570-00-1212
https://www.japanarts.co.jp

March 11, 2021(Thu) Fukuoka Symphony Hall
Inquiries: ACROS Fukuoka Ticket Center 092-725-9112
https://www.acros.or.jp/events/11507.html

March 13, 2021(Sat) Suntory Hall
Inquiries: Japan Arts Pia 0570-00-1212
https://www.japanarts.co.jp

Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Japan Arts Corporation

Notice of Cancellation – Seong-Jin Cho Piano Ricital (December 25 and 28. 2020)

For realization of Seong-Jin Cho Piano Recital schedule for December this year, we have been considering every conceivable means and paying close attention to the situation. However, due to various reasons affected by the worldwide infection spread of the novel-coronavirus, after careful discussions with the artist and others involved, we have come to the final decision to cancel the concert.

Information on ticket refund (Friday, December 4)
[Information on Ticket Refund]SEONG-JIN CHO Piano Recital(12/25･12/28)

We are very sorry that we cannot fulfill your expectations, but we will be grateful for your understanding and approval.

Canceled tour concerts
Seong-Jin Cho Piano Ricital
[Tokyo concert]
December 25 (Fri) Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall
Inquiries: Japan Arts Pia – 0570-00-1212
https://www.japanarts.co.jp

[Yokohama concert]
December 28 (Mon) Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall
Inquiries: Kanagawa Geijutsu Kyoukai 045-453-5080
https://kanagawa-geikyo.com/

Friday, November 27, 2020
Japan Arts Corporation

Notice of Cancellation – Kit Armstrong Piano Recital

We regret to inform you that, after careful discussions with the artist and others involved, Kit Armstrong Piano Recital 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]
Kit Armstrong Piano Recital
December 10 (Thu) Hamarikyu Asahi Hall
Inquiries: Japan Arts Pia – 0570-00-1212
https://www.japanarts.co.jp

[Other concert]
Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra Subscription Concerts No. 604
December 9 (Wed) Suntory Hall
Inquiries: Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra Ticket Center 0570-00-4390
https://yomikyo.or.jp/

Friday, November 13, 2020
Japan Arts Corporation

Notice of Cancellation – Seong-Jin Cho Piano Ricital

We regret to inform you that, after careful discussions with the authorized persons, the Seong-Jin Cho Piano Recital Hiroshima and Osaka concerts scheduled for December this year have 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 and the unpredictable outlook for the near future. We know these cancellations will be very disappointing for those who have been looking forward to the concerts. We will be grateful for your understanding.

Concerning the concerts in Tokyo (December 25) and Yokohama (December 28), the realization of the concerts is being carefully considered while closely observing the situations in Japan and other countries. Detailed information will be announced in early November.

[Canceled performance] ◆Seong-Jin Cho Piano Ricital
December 27 (Sun) 14:00　 Hiroshima Ueno Gakuen Hall
Inquiries: Home event Center 082-221-7116

December 29 (Thu) 14:00　The Symphony Hall
Inquiries:ABC Tichet Information 06-6453-6000

Monday, October 19, 2020
Japan Arts Corporation

Notice of Cancellation – Philharmonic Octet Berlin Japan Tour, Notice of Cancellation – Strauss Festival Orchestra Vienna Japan Tour

We regret to inform you that, after careful discussions with the artist and others involved, Philharmonic Octet Berli Japan Tour scheduled for December this year, and Strauss Festival Orchestra Vienna Japan Tour scheduled for January 2021 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
Philharmonic Octet Berlin Japan Tour
https://www.japanarts.co.jp/en/news/p5490/

Strauss Festival Orchestra Vienna Japan Tour
https://www.japanarts.co.jp/en/news/p5493/

Thursday, October 15, 2020
Japan Arts Corporation