WYLN in Japan has been launched with Gala concert on December 8th 2005 at Bunkamura Orchid Concert Hall in Tokyo.
Shinichiro Okuyama in his opening remarks underlined the commitment of Japan to work towards a better future for youth around the world. In front of over 2000 people present at the hall, Mr. Okuyama reflected on successes that WYLN has already achieved and outlined several projects that the organization will undertake in coming years.
Concert program:
Maestro Junichi Hirokami, Conductor, Japan
Max Wilcox, Conductor, USA
Soloists:
Chiho Oiwa, Soprano
Etsuko Kanoh, Mezzo – Soprano
Mineo Nagata, Tenor
Tsuyoshi Mihara, Baritone
Fujiwara Opera Chorus Group
Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra