19th World Saxophone Congress Kurashiki 2021 Preparation Progress Report

[Schedule]
(1) Pre-Congress Special Festival ; July 12-14, 2021
・Kurashiki International Saxophone Competition
・Local concerts of non-professionals’
・Collaboration of professionals with school band ensembles
・Clinics & Master classes
(2) The 19th World Saxophone Congress ; July 15-19, 2021
・Recitals, ensemble concerts and lectures by general participants
・Collaboration of saxophonists with various ensembles such as Orchestra,
Wind Band, Chamber Orchestra and Gagaku*
*Ensemble of Traditional Japanese Instruments
・Concert with electronic organ
・Exhibition booths

[Main Events]
July 15; Opening Concert/ Concert of Legends 1
16; Concert of Legends 2
17; Japanese Gagaku Concert/ Wind Band Concerto Concert
18; Chamber Orchestra Concerto Concert
19; Orchestra Concerto Concert
*ISC meeting
[On going plans]
・Open call for soloists with chamber orchestra; applications are accepted January 15-June 15
http://www.japan-sax-congress.com/pg2391303.html
 
・Selection of the soloists for concertos
with orchestras and wind bands
−Soloists have been selected by the organizing committee
−Performance offers have been made

・The selection of the performers for “Concerts of Legends”
−Performers have been selected by the organizing committee
−Performance offers have been made

[Venue]
The following facilities are reserved
* Main venue
・Kurashiki Civic Hall (about 2000 seats)
・Kurashiki Geibunkan Hall (about 900 seats)

* Sub venue (Kurashiki Bikan Historical Area)
・Kurashiki Monogatari-kan (built before 1868, about 50 seats)
・Shinkei-en (built in the Meiji period, Tatami mat room) Meiji period 1868-1911
・Kurashiki-kan (built in the Taisho period, about 70 seats) 1921-1925 Taisho era
・Kuashiki City Art Museum Hall (about 220 seats)
・Kurashiki Public Hall (about 400 seats) and other venues
 
[Entry]
・On July 1, 2020, the participation guidelines will be posted on the Congress website,
where general entry can begin
http://www.japan-sax-congress.com/pg2043094.html
 
update; April 1 2020