Korean Contemporary "Now" vol1.
~ Between Remembering and Forgetting ~
6 July - 29 August 2023
Opening Reception : 8 July 2023 (SAT)2-6 pm
Alpha Cotemporary
8F Mitahigashimon Bldg. 2-13-9 Mita Minato-ku Tokyo,
Woolim Lee, In a Wood, Oil on Canvas, 130.3×97cm, 2023
Please, come join our opening reception as we launch our first show. Refreshments, sake and Japanese sweet will be there. Everyone is welcome at this free event.
PROGRAM
Door Open 12:00 pm
Refreshment Serving 4:00 pm
Introduction of Alpha Contemporary 4:30 pm
Special Song by Tenor Singer Masahiro Shimba 4:35 pm
Artist Talk 5:00 pm
※The program is subject to change.
Introduction of Guest
Masahiro Shimba
Masahiro Shimba
Masahiro Shimba was born in Kakegawa, Shizuoka. Studied at Milan Conservatory as a scholar of the Rotary Foundation after graduating Tokyo University of Arts. Masahiro made his first debut as Alfred in “La Traviata” in Teatro Comunale in Italy. His early career in opera, and concert was a greatest success, and made international debut starting from Italy throughout Europe, America, Canada, and Japan.
Masahiro performs and takes a role as a producer in musical charity concert every year in cathedrals in the Vatican and Japan, to help the greatest east Japan earthquake stricken area in supports of the Vatican and Italy since 11th March 2013.
Masahiro solo sang the national anthem in The Tenno Sho (Emperor’s Prize) in 2013, and for the Japan Series (Nippon Professional Baseball) in 2015, and 2018. In 2019, he received the Rossini Award.
He roles as a supportive ambassador in Kakegawa city.