Japan and Ireland: Fostering Cultural Exchange through Music
2026/10/10
Bach Collegium Japan receiving a standing ovation after the performance
On the evening of 10 October, Bach Collegium Japan performed Johann Sebastian Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos at the National Concert Hall in Dublin. Conducted by Masato Suzuki, who also performed on the harpsichord, the programme featured the following works:
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 4
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 6
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 2
(Interval)
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 5
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 1
The approximately two-hour performance concluded with a standing ovation from a full house. Ambassador MIYAGAWA Manabu and his wife, along with Deputy Head of Mission HIROHATA Koji and other members of the Embassy of Japan in Ireland, attended the concert. The Ambassador expressed his gratitude and conveyed his congratulations to Mr Nigel Flegg, CEO of the National Concert Hall, conductor SUZUKI Masato, concertmaster TERAKADO Ryo, and the other members of the ensemble.
Looking ahead to 2027, which will mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Ireland, the Embassy of Japan in Ireland will continue to seek opportunities to further deepen musical and cultural ties between the two countries.
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 4
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 6
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 2
(Interval)
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 5
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 1
The approximately two-hour performance concluded with a standing ovation from a full house. Ambassador MIYAGAWA Manabu and his wife, along with Deputy Head of Mission HIROHATA Koji and other members of the Embassy of Japan in Ireland, attended the concert. The Ambassador expressed his gratitude and conveyed his congratulations to Mr Nigel Flegg, CEO of the National Concert Hall, conductor SUZUKI Masato, concertmaster TERAKADO Ryo, and the other members of the ensemble.
Looking ahead to 2027, which will mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Ireland, the Embassy of Japan in Ireland will continue to seek opportunities to further deepen musical and cultural ties between the two countries.