Launch Event: Nippon Kobo Vol. 1 - Seasons -
Sunday, September 15th, 2024
4:00pm – 6:30pm
Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture, Gallery 308
2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123
General Admission: $50, including three 4oz samples from COEDO Beer
VIP Admission (Reserved Seating): $85, including three 4oz samples from COEDO Beer, priority entrance
Tickets are on Sale now!
Schedule:
4:00pm Doors and bar open
4:30pm Fireside chat
5:15pm Performance
6:30pm Event concludes
Art showcase
Chamber Music Concert
Courtesy of Silkroad Ensemble ©Max Whittaker
Craft Beer Tasting
A collaborative showcase by leading artists, creators and entrepreneurs of Japan, for an immersive experience in contemporary Japanese music and culture.
Featuring:
Craft Beer Tasting and Japanese Snacks
Enjoy beer tasting and learn from the brewer at pioneering Japanese craft brewery COEDO. Accompanied by food pop ups at the patio.
Art
A multimedia collaboration between Dice Tsutsumi, animator and founder of Emmy Award winning studio Tonko House, and the Nippon Kobo Ensemble’s performance of luminary composer Toru Takemitsu’s Seasons. An art installation by visual artist, Asaki Oda.
Chamber Music
A contemporary music concert program, featuring master compositions by iconic composers of Japan such as Toru Takemitsu and Joe Hisaishi. The highlight of the program includes a premiere performance of emerging Bay Area composer Erika Oba’s newest work.
Fireside Chats
Join conversations with leading composers, animators, entrepreneurs, and makers who represent contemporary Japanese music and culture.
