2024 Activities
Drama "Rush! Double Bass Hero"
Episode 3: The Resurrection of the Evil Genius Scientist! Dr. Avant-Garde!
I participated in composing and arranging the music.
Just in time for the end of the year! Upbeat Concert
Violin and Viola Concert by Two Composers
Date and time: Sunday, December 19, 2024
Show starts 18:30 (doors open 18:00 )
Venue: Cafe NABE
Cast:
Composition, arrangement, violin: Kunio Matsuzaki
Composition, arrangement, viola: Tokio Tsushima
It was broadcast on Abema TV's "Weekly BUZZ Video."
Date and time: Monday, December 16, 2024
"Czardas with a knee-hold bow" to NetLab
has been published.
Date and time: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Lecture at Elisabeth University of Music
I was invited by Professor Osamu Kawakami to give a talk at Elisabeth University of Music.
Date and time: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Location: Elisabeth University of Music
Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra
529th Regular Concert
arrangement
Soloist Encore
Dedication Fantasia
~Schumann's Violin Concerto
Mixed arrangement of the first song "Dedication" from Myrtle
(Commissioned by Satoshi Morioka)
Date and time: Friday, December 6th and Saturday, December 7th, 2024
Venue: Aichi Prefectural Arts Theatre Concert Hall
The 62nd Miso Friends
Composition
Solo Viola Sonata No. 3 "umi"
(Commissioned by musicologist Keiko Takii,
Performed by violist Shotaro Nakamura)
Sun: November 24, 2024 (Sun)
Venue: St. Anne's House Hall
Supervised by: Professor Keiko Takii
From the right: Shotaro Nakamura, Matsuzaki, and Takaya Sano
Osaka Symphony Orchestra 134th Masterpiece Concert Daytime & Nighttime Performances
Soloist Encore Arrangement (Brahms Violin Concerto)
Cazenza after Brahms
Brahmsiana
(Commissioned by Mayuko Ishigami)
Sun: Saturday, October 26, 2024
Venue: The Symphony Hall
Performance:
Vn: Ishigami Mayuko
PTNA Piano Dictionary Public Recording Concert
Burgmüller's 150th Anniversary Memorial Cycle Vol.2
~Burgmüller Expands~
Date and time: Friday, October 18, 2024
Show starts 19:00 (doors open 18:30)
Venue: Toon Hall (Sugamo, Tokyo)
A fun ensemble concert
Kunio Matsuzaki Chamber Music Concert Op.2-1 in Shimanto
Date and time: Sunday, September 15, 2024
Start time: 14:00
Venue: Kubokawa Shimanto Hall
Cast:
Composition, arrangement, violin, piano: Kunio Matsuzaki
Cello: Taiji Yanagibashi
Flute: Wakana Kirizume
Piano: Kadowaki Kaeko, PTNA Kochi branch member
A fun ensemble concert
Kunio Matsuzaki Chamber Music Concert Op.2-1 in Kochi
Date and time: September 16, 2024 (Monday/Holiday)
Start time: 14:00
Venue: Kochi City Cultural Plaza Carport Small Hall
Cast:
Composition, arrangement, violin, piano: Kunio Matsuzaki
Cello: Taiji Yanagibashi
Flute: Wakana Kirizume
Piano: Kadowaki Kaeko, PTNA Kochi branch member
Zoorasian Woodwinds
CD/DVD "Forest Trolley Train"
" Elf of White Light (Flute Solo/Piano) " composed by Kunio Matsuzaki
The following is included.
Publication: Elf of White Light (Flute Solo/Piano)
Arrangement: Flute Solo / Piano
Composer: Kunio Matsuzaki
Published by Super Kids Co., Ltd.
Children's Concert "Underground Exploration Dondon"
Date and time: Saturday, August 3, 2024
Start time 14:00 Doors open 13:00 (60 minutes, no break)
Venue: Kobe Cultural Hall, Main Hall
Gershwin (arrangement: Kunio Matsuzaki)
Cuban Overture
Villa-Lobos (arrangement: Kunio Matsuzaki)
"The Little Train of Caipira" from Bach Brasileiras No. 2
Cast:
Conductor: Yusuke Kiho
Percussion and Navigator: Saeko Yasunaga
Kobe Chamber Orchestra, Kobe Mixed Chorus
July 31, 2024 Published in National Band Encyclopedia vol.19: Second half of 2024
The latest information on Kunio Matsuzaki has been published. (Page 19)
It will be distributed sequentially at Village Vanguard and CD shops nationwide.
It is also available for viewing at the National Diet Library.
Brahms Complete Symphony Concert Vol.4 Final
Composition
Soloist Encore
Cadenza for Dvořák (solo Violin)
(Commissioned by Mayuko Ishigami)
Sun: Friday, June 21, 2024
Venue: Minoh City Maple Hall, Main Hall
Performance:
Vn: Ishigami Mayuko
Publication: Hana (Saxophone Quartet)
Arrangement: Saxophone Quartet (SATB)
Composer: Rentaro Taki
Arrangement: Kunio Matsuzaki
Published by Super Kids Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Idol (Saxophone Quartet)
Arrangement: Saxophone Quartet (SATB)
Composer: Ayase
Arrangement: Kunio Matsuzaki
Published by Super Kids Co., Ltd.
Publication: Around the World in 80 Days (Woodwind Quintet)
Orchestration: Woodwind Quintet (Fl./Ob./Cl./Hr./Bsn.)
Opt.(Ob→inBb,Hr.→TSax.,Bsn.→Bass Cl.)
Composer: Victor Young
Arrangement: Kunio Matsuzaki
Published by Super Kids Co., Ltd.
Toho Gakuen University Volunteer Viola Orchestra in Urayasu
The Power of Viola
Work provided
Viola Burns ~for 4 Violas~
Violasshimo ~for 10 Violas~
Sun: May 26, 2024 (Sun)
Venue: J:COM Urayasu Music Hall
Cast:
Va: Momoko Tago
Voice actor: Futaba Suzuki
Va: Noriko Saikyo
Va: Guanto
Voice actor: Kikuchi Masumi
Voice actor: Yui Horitake
Va: Hanako Yasui
Voice actor: Sekine Remi
Va: Shibuya Himari
Va: Yuki Sakata
Kenji Ozawa "Monochromatique Ozawa Kenji '24 Tour"
Arrangement assistance
Sun: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Venue: Century Hall, Nagoya International Congress Center
Sun: May 4th (Sat) & 5th (Sun), 2024
Venue: Grand Cube Osaka
Sun: Wednesday, May 8th & Thursday, May 9th, 2024
Venue: NHK Hall
Kenji Ozawa ft. Scha Dara Parr VS Scha Dara Parr ft. Kenji Ozawa Tonight is Boogie Back's 30th Anniversary Live "Boogie Back Baby"
Arrangement assistance
Sun: Friday, April 26, 2024
Venue: NHK Hall
Kenji Ozawa & Scha Dara Parr "Bug Baku Baby"
Strings Arrangement
▶︎Listen on YouTube
▶︎Listen on Apple Music
Flute Duo Alan 3rd CD Release Commemorative Live
arrangement
Fur Elise (for two flutes and piano)
Sun: April 14, 2024 (Sun)
Venue: Muramatsu Hall
Performer:
Flute Duo Alan (Fl. Hanaho Iwasaki, Fl. Shiori Kaname)
Pf. Machiko Masazumi
▶︎Purchase the CD
From the right: Shotaro Nakamura, Keiko Takii, and Matsuzaki
The 9th Gratia Awards Ceremony and Commemorative Concert
Composition
Solo Viola Sonata No. 1 "rinka"
Solo Viola Sonata No. 2 "fuyu"
(Commissioned by musicologist Keiko Takii, premiered by violist Shotaro Nakamura)
Sun: Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Venue: Asahikawasho Welfare College Rhythm Building
▶︎Article by RSK Sanyo Broadcasting
Winner of the 9th Gratia Award
Japan: Same as above
At: Same as above
Selection IV Kobe Live Session『With Hidemi』
arrangement
Brahms: Hungarian Dances Nos. 1, 5, and 6 (for string ensemble)
Dvorak: Slavonic Dance No. 10, Op. 72, No. 2 (for string ensemble)
(Commissioned by Kobe City Chamber Orchestra)
Sun: February 23, 2024 (Friday/Holiday)
Venue: Nagata Ward Cultural Center Annex Pifre Hall
Appeared on Fuji TV's "Chan House"
Participated on piano as a member of Double Bass Hero
Sun: Saturday, February 3, 2024
Featured in the National Band Encyclopedia Vol. 18: First Half of 2024
Sun: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Matsuzaki Kunio is featured on page 58.
Kenji Ozawa "Noize" Lecture at the 900th Auditorium, University of Tokyo
Vibraphone & Wind Instrument Arrangement