Barrier-free concert with 16 types of viewing support Concert for Everyone vol.6 - Eri Unoki and Kenichi Nakagawa with Miho Kamiya Saturday, March 8

Yamato Arts Center Sirius Yamato Arts Center (Location: Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture) will hold "Concert for Everyone vol.6 - Eri Unoki and Kenichi Nakagawa with Miho Kamiya" on March 8, 2025 (Saturday) at the Sub Hall.

A scene from the previous performance (1)

This is a barrier-free concert series started in 2021 so that people who normally have difficulty in coming to concerts can casually enjoy music. With the cooperation of supporting and cooperating organizations, we have introduced various types of viewing support and reviewed staging in an effort to provide a better viewing environment. The barrier-free measures of this series, which are rare for a project sponsored by a public facility, have attracted attention, and each time the series is held, people from cultural facilities across the country visit the facilities to observe the performances.

This year, the "SOUND HUG," a device developed by media artist Yoichi Ochiai and his team, was introduced for the first time. With a total of 16 other types of viewing support, the concert is being creatively designed to be enjoyable for all audiences.

The performers are Eri Unoki, soprano, Kenichi Nakagawa, piano, and Miho Kamiya, violin. Two completely different music lineups will be offered. The morning "Barrier-Free Concert for Parents and Children" combines music, hand games, and picture books for an exciting and enjoyable viewing experience. In the afternoon, "Barrier-Free Concerts for Adults," we will present a wide range of music, from classical to popular, that is sure to be a great listening experience. The performance also includes a sign language lecture corner to help participants deepen mutual understanding and broaden their perspectives.

What are the 16 kinds of support for appreciation?　The contents may be subject to change.

SOUND HUG rental (limited to 10 seats)

A system that expresses music with vibrations and colors. The system can be rented free of charge to those who make a reservation in advance.

SOUND HUG(1)

The photo is for reference only.

■Stage sign language interpretation

The content of lyrics and emotions are expressed on stage using sign language, facial expressions, and the entire body.

■Text projection by UD Talk

The lyrics and content of the talk are translated into text on the spot and projected on the stage.

Loan-out of hearing-impaired support system

This is a system that converts sound into infrared rays and receives it with a dedicated receiver. Bone-conduction earphones are available free of charge for those who wish to use them.

■Distribution of Braille programs

Braille programs are available for visitors.

■Writing instruments are available for loan ■Admission and viewing with a baby stroller is permitted *(1).

Free entry and exit during performances ■Discounts for caregivers

■Assistance dogs are allowed ■Sign language interpreters are available ■Kids' cushions are available for rent

Wheelchairs can be seated in good seats.

■Adult seats are available for wheelchairs ■Service caregivers are on hand to assist patrons ■Lighting in the auditorium is not too dark ■Calm down space is available during the performance

What is SOUND HUG?

SOUND HUG(2)

SOUND HUG" is a spherical device that allows the audience to feel music visually and tactilely by hugging it. By mixing the sound of an entire piece of music and the sound of a specific instrument and playing it back through the vibration speaker built into the sphere, you can feel the vibrations of the music through your sense of touch. SOUND HUG offers a completely new musical experience that allows people to enjoy music not only with their ears, but also with their bodies, regardless of whether they are deaf or hard of hearing.

SOUND HUG" is a trademark of Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc.

(Reference) Changes in Support for Appreciation of Minna no Ongakukai Series

Changes in Support for Viewing Minna no Ongakukai (Concerts for Everyone) Series

*Frames where support has been provided are colored.

With the cooperation of all parties involved, we have collected the opinions of those involved and used them as a reference to develop the current content of the support for viewing the concert. We are striving to provide a better viewing environment by incorporating a system using new technology while continuing to provide environmental support.

Previous performance (2)

Supported by] Japan Braille Library, a social welfare corporation

　　　　Theater Accessibility Network, a non-profit organization

　　　　Pixie Dust Technologies Inc.

Cooperation] Social Welfare Service Corporation, General Support Center for the Visually Impaired

　　　　Kanagawa Association for the Hearing Impaired

　　　　NPO Kanagawa Welfare Association for the Visually Impaired

　　　　Kanagawa Federation of the Hearing Impaired

　　　　Kanagawa Light Center

　　　　Yamato City Council of Welfare Facilities for the Elderly

　　　　Yamato City Care Managers Liaison Council

Performance Information

Concert for Everyone vol.6 - Eri Unoki and Kenichi Nakagawa with Miho Kamiya

(1) Barrier-Free Concert for Parents and Children / (2) Barrier-Free Concert for Adults

<Date and time

Saturday, March 8, 2025

(1) Barrier-free concert for parents and children (approx. 30 min., age 0 and up)

　　Concert begins at 11:30 (doors open at 11:00)

(2) Barrier-free concert for adults (approx. 60 min., no admission for preschool children)

　　Concert begins at 14:30 (doors open at 14:00)

Venue ：Sub Hall, 1F Arts and Culture Hall, Sirius, Yamato City Cultural and Creative Center

Admission: Adults 1,000 yen, children (junior high school and under) 500 yen, caregivers 800 yen

　　　　All seats reserved, tax included

Sale ：Tomonokai member pre-sale ... no longer available

　　　　General sale: March 8, 2025 (Sat) until the start time of each performance

Inquiries: Yamato Arts Center Ticket Desk 046-263-3806 (9:00-18:00)

Sponsor : Yamato Mirai (Yamato City Designated Manager of Cultural and Creative Center)

Supported by: Japan Braille Library, a social welfare corporation,

　　　　Theater Accessibility Network, a non-profit organization,

　　　　Pixie Dust Technologies Inc.

Cooperation: Social Welfare Service Corporation, Center for the Visually Impaired,

　　　　Kanagawa Association for the Hearing Impaired,

　　　　NPO Kanagawa Welfare Association for the Visually Impaired,

　　　　Kanagawa Prefecture Light Center, Kanagawa Prefecture Federation of the Hearing Impaired, Kanagawa Prefecture Light Center,

　　　　Yamato City Council of Welfare Facilities for the Elderly, Yamato City Care Managers Liaison Council

Appearance

Eri Unoki

Eri Unoki (Soprano)

Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts. Completed the graduate course at Tokyo University of the Arts and the Nikikai Opera Training Institute. Studied in Milan on an Italian government scholarship. She has appeared in numerous performances in Japan, including Despina in Così fan tutte at the Nikikai, as well as at the New National Theatre and the Nissay Theatre. She is a member of the Nikikai.

Kenichi Nakagawa

Kenichi Nakagawa, Piano

After graduating from Toho Gakuen School of Music, he completed the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp at the top of his class. He has performed outreach activities, workshops and concerts throughout Japan, and has also produced many music concerts for preschool children. She is a member of Ensemble Nomade and a part-time lecturer at Ochanomizu University and Toho Gakuen School of Music.

Miho Kamiya

Miho Kamiya (Violin)

Graduated from Toho Gakuen School of Music and Drama, Hanover College of Music and Drama, and the soloist class of the same college, respectively, at the top of their class. She completed the highest course at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in Paris. She has won many prizes at national and international competitions, and has appeared on TV programs such as "Ongaku no Nai Ongakukai (Concert with No Name)" and other media. He is a concertmaster of the Sendai Philharmonic Orchestra, a specially-appointed concertmaster of the Chiba Symphony Orchestra, a concertmaster of the Yokohama Sinfonietta, and a specially appointed professor at Miyagi Gakuin Women's University.

Kuniy (Stage Sign Language Interpreter)

Kuniy (Stage Sign Language Interpreter)

Born Deaf, Kuniy started his musical career in 2001 as a sign language vocalist of "Kokoro-oto", a sign language band of Deaf, CODA, and hearing people.

Currently, in addition to her band activities, she supervises the signing of songs for concerts incorporating sign language and works as a sign language performer at live concerts and music festivals to convey the meaning of the lyrics and the world view of the songs.