Sendai Classical Music Festival 2006

There is no theme for this festival. It simply aims at having easy to understand contents that will make the public aspire to attend.
It is the producer's role to select performers and programs; however, the producer is considered a representative of the audience and will make every decision from the viewpoint of the audience.
Performers include musicians active internationally, musicians representing Japan, newly emerging talents and artists who Sendai has produced and raised as the pride of the city. All performers will play their own supporting roles to enliven the festival.

For three days, from morning till evening, a total of 101 concerts are scheduled at 10 halls of four venues located near subway stations. Visitors have opportunities to enjoy classical music at times convenient to them, such as before lunch, or on the way home from shopping, anywhere in Sendai.
The festival offers a new style to appreciate the classical music. Whether a person likes piano, wants to taste the best of orchestra, or simply wants to enjoy that famous piece they heard in a movie, listeners can hop from concert to concert to fit their interests.
One of the unique aspects of “Sen-Cla” is that the audience can compare and contrast performances of different performers, from world-known maestros to up-and-coming musicians.

At the heart of the formation of "Sen-Cla" are songs familiar to the audience, songs that people might have heard somewhere, songs they wanted to listen to, songs they have memories of—that are performed in 101 various and diverse concerts by artists active inside and outside of Japan. The festival aims at offering concerts where everyone can find at least one piece he or she is familiar with.

While the festival does not have any particular idea, it will include many of Mozart's works to commemorate the 250th anniversary of his birth.
Another unique aspect of "Sen-Cla" will be seeing how different performers approach the same scores of Mozart, such as "Turkish March", one of Mozart's greatest hits.
Following the idea of "friendly classical music everyone has heard of," the small number of well-known Mozart pieces will be mainly featured, but at all of the 9 concerts you will be able to hear all of Mozart's piano sonatas. Why not try to travel the life of Mozart while listening?

Each concert is 45 minutes including a talk, with a program dedicated to familiar melodies that can be enjoyed anywhere. The whole family can attend, including all children aged 3 years and older.
Other concerts for small children and expecting mothers are planned, so babies, including infants of less then a year, and expectant mothers have the opportunity to be exposed to live performances in a relaxed environment.
Nursery services are also available for those who want to enjoy music on their own. (¥500 per child per hour. Reservation required.)

An advance ticket is priced at ¥1,000 per show, much cheaper than the usual price for tickets to other concerts.
There are several ways to purchase tickets: over the internet, at the convenience stores or ticket agencies in Japan, and the like.

Musical assets which Sendai, the “City of Music”, has nurtured, such as the Sendai Philharmonic Orchestra, musicians from Sendai, the Sendai Junior Orchestra, and the NHK Sendai Boys and Girls Choir will play an important role in the festival.

Signature contents, as well as organizers' methodology, responsibilities, and methods will be clarified as much as possible on the festival's official public website and blog. Your comments and feedback are highly appreciated to make the festival a success.

（C）Sendai Classical Music Festival 2006 Executive Committee