In the opening, Dr.Handa appeared in silver kimono and greeted the audience. He explained that he prepared simultaneous interpretation devices for 2000 audience so that David Foster could enjoy interacting with them.
He sang "Soshunfu"(Ode to early morning), "Mazinger Z," "Hyokkori Hyotanjima"(Hyokkori gourd-shaped island), "Autumn Leaves,","Moon RIver," "Tennessee Waltz," "Mona Lisa" and "Some Enchanted Evening."
After he finished his performance, four blue lights illuminated the audience when David Foster took the stage and sat on a piano stool.
Foster said, "God evening, Tokyo! I'm so happy to be here. My job is to make you happy."
(source: THE JAPAN TIMES, March 29, 2016)
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/03/29/general/global-musicians-welcome-arrival-spring/#.VxQ0-Xxf3IV
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Prestigious musicians were on a spring concert in Japan --- Toshu Fukami and Friends Concert (1)
On March 17, The Tokyo Art Foundation (TAF) held "Toshu Fukami and Friends Concert" at Maihama Amphitheater, inside Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture.
In the concert, TAF Chairman Dr.Haruhisa Handa who also goes by Toshu Fukami, former Chicago vocalist Peter Cetera, renowned music composer as well as famous pianist David Foster, Melanie C., famous British singer Katherine Jenkins and others performed music and fascinated the audience at the concert.
This concert was supported by Air Asia, The japan Times and the Handa Foundation.
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Tokyo art Foundation Chairman Dr.Haruhisa Handa performes his music , accompanied by prestigious composer David Foster, at the "Toshu Fukami and Friends Concert" in Tokyo on March 17. TAF (source: THE JAPAN TIMES, March 29, 2016) http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/03/29/general/global-musicians-welcome-arrival-spring/#.VxQ0-Xxf3IV |
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