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2009 - 2010 Season
The Pleasures of Being an Unrestrained, Undisciplined Collector A
special lecture by Willard G. Clark
Willard G. Clark
Free Admission
Mr. Clark will speak about Japanese culture, with special thoughts on his collection which forms the basis of the art collection at the Clark Center. His presentation will include personal stories concerning how he started collecting art, an examination of the Clark Center and its goal of promoting the study and appreciation of Japanese art and culture, and a look at some of the works in his collection with engaging stories about how they were acquired. This event is supported by
“Buddha’s Smile” by Daifu Wada
Daifu Wada is a calligrapher, painter and woodblock print artist who lives in Tokyo, Japan. He began studying calligraphy in 1975 under Daiou Yamasaki and then Daiun Ino for 7 years. After retiring from his regular job at a bank, Daifu has focused on creating his own unique art style, expressing his world as an artist. His motifs are figures of Buddha and the sutras. Through his artworks, Daifu has strived to connect with a higher presence as well as fellow human beings, and the resulting creations are representative manifestations of his prayer.
Shumei Children's Concert 2010
The Shumei Arts Council created the Shumei Children's Concert Series in 2000 to provide an atmosphere of art and beauty for children in collaboration with the Pasadena Unified School District. Shumei is pleased to offer this concert series to children of all socioeconomic backgrounds. This concert is supported in part with funds received from the Tournament of Roses Foundation, the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, and the Pasadena Educational Foundation.
”CelloMan“ by Eugene Friesen
Eugene Friesen
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 12 noon Shumei Hall (MAP) Free Admission (Reservations can be made by calling 626 584 8841.) CelloMan
makes great music - from Bach to rock - accessible to audiences of all
ages Using masked characters, stories, comedy and the recorded “songs”
of humpback whales, Eugene Friesen, a Grammy Award winning cellist,
draws upon a lifetime of experience in music and theater to inspire
and educate. From serious classics to serious fun, CelloMan provides
a glimpse of exquisite playing and musical innovation rarely seen.
Clyde Montgomery Concert 2010
The
Shumei Arts Council has long been dedicated to providing a musical venue
for young people in the greater Los Angeles and Pasadena communities.
With this concert, we will provide Shumei Hall in Pasadena as a platform
for young musicians pursuing musical careers in concert music.
Gifted young musicians from the University of Southern California (USC) Thornton School of Music and the Colburn School will give a rare performance of classical chamber music outside of their school communities. In addition, the concert will feature a world-premiere piece titled “Seven Dances” for solo piano composed by Stephen Cohn, an Emmy Award-winning composer. This piece will be performed by a young talented pianist, Stephen Cook. This
concert is supported in part with funds received from the Los
Angeles County Arts Commission, Ruder & Finn Fund, Inc. and
Ceola Montgomery.
Other Information about the Shumei Arts Council
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