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Australia meets Japan in Concert, 1985

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SeriesQPAC Opening CelebrationsDate28th April 1985DescriptionConcert featuring Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra televised for broadcast in Japan by TV Asahi compared by composer Toshiro Mayuzum. The program featured contemporary works and traditional Japanese music together with an Aboriginal dance group led by David Gulpilil. ProducerQueensland Performing Arts Trust, Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd and Asahi National Broadcasting Co. Ltd. Music directorToshiro Mayuzumi ConductorHiroyuki Iwaki WriterToshio FujitaComposerYuzo Toyama, Toru Takemitsu, Toshiro Mayuzumi, Ricardo Formosa, Percy Grainger PerformersTokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra, dancer David Gulpilil, Roy Burrunyula (didjeridoo), Don Gundinga, Bobby Bunungurr, Jeffrey Crellin (oboe), Kinshi Tsuruta (Biwa), Yoshikazu Iwamoto (Shakuhachi), Kaori Kimura (piano), Mari Kimura (harp), Ayako Shinozaki (harp), local bush band and aboriginal dancers. VenueConcert Hall, QPAC

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Australia meets Japan in Concert, 1985