Metropolis Japan

Médecins du Monde: Charity Concert

Dec 18, 2024 at 7:00pm ~ Dec 18, 2024 at 8:30pm

Join the Bridging Hope concert series supporting Médecins du Monde Japan’s humanitarian medical aid efforts. Now in its third year, this concert series—in collaboration with pianist Gen Tomuro—aims to raise awareness and funds for global healthcare.

This year’s concert will take place at the International House of Japan, a hub for cultural exchange and international mutual understanding. Amid global conflicts and crises, your attendance helps bring essential medical support to those in urgent need, from Ukraine and Palestine to Turkey, Syria, and Afghanistan.

● Piano performance: Gen Tomuro.

● Seating: All seats must be reserved in advance.
General (all free seating) donations of 5,000 yen or more
*Pre-school children are not permitted.
*Wheelchair access is available. Please enquire if you require wheelchair seating.

Registration:

To apply by e-mail or fax, download the PDF file below, fill in the necessary information, and send it to Médecins du Monde. Charity Concert 2024_Application form. (English version format)
The program is subject to change.

Program:

6pm Doors open.
Exhibits of our activities and charity goods will be available at the venue
7pm Opening of the show
Greeting – Gael Ostan, Chairman of the Board, Médecins du Monde Japan
Part 1 – Report on this year’s medical aid support activities by Akiko Mera, Executive Director
Part 2 – Piano performance by pianist Gen Tomuro

Songs performed:

Maurice Ravel: Jeux d’eau
Frédéric Chopin: Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35
Sergei Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, 18th variation
Franz Liszt: Improvised Waltz S. 213 R. 36
Please note that the program is subject to change.

Gen Tomuro Profile:

Born in Tokyo, Gen Tomuro grew up in San Francisco, Boston, and Paris from the age of six. He was discovered by French pianist Philippe Entremont and moved to Paris, where he made his concerto debut at Salle Gaveau in 2008 and has since performed with numerous national and international orchestras. He is currently active in Japan and abroad as a solo recitalist and concerto soloist with orchestras.