We will be holding a piano unveiling concert in collaboration with the Natural Life Club.
~ Efforts of “Takafuku Collaboration” linking the Moriya SA Out-bound Expressway and welfare ~
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- We will be holding a piano unveiling concert in collaboration with the Natural Life Club.
October 12, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Taniwahara Management Office
In collaboration NEXCO EAST Taniwabara Management Office (Tsukubamirai City, Ibaraki Prefecture) and the Non-Profit Corporation Jinenjo Club, we have created a ``Relaxing MORI Piano'' designed by an artist belonging to the Jinenjo Club.E6 It will be displayed at the Moriya SA Out-bound Joban Expressway. In addition, we would like to inform you that an event to accompany the unveiling of the piano will be held on Sunday, October 22, 2021, and an unveiling concert will be held by NEXCO EAST employees.
Since 2018, our group has been working to Expressway and support people with disabilities by outsourcing work to and collaborating with local welfare organizations as part of the "Kofuku (Happiness) Collaboration," which links expressways and welfare. We are promoting efforts to promote employment for people, and this activity is part of that effort.
1. Event details
- date and time
October 22, 2020 (Sunday) 14:00-15:30 - place
E6 Joban Expressway Moriya SA Out-bound Food Court - Contents
14:00
Unveiling of “Relaxing MORI Piano”
14:03
A word from the Natural Life Club, a specified non-profit organization, and a commemorative photo
14:05
Announcement concert by NEXCO EAST employees
Introduction of the performers of the unveiling concert
Piano player Yoichi Senda, Regional Head Office Manager of NEXCO EAST Kanto Regional Head Office
Born in Shimokawa-cho, Hokkaido. Engaged in the construction and maintenance of Expressway as a civil engineer.
Organizes an international piano competition as a director of the Art & Science Symphony Association. Appeared at the 2022 Umi Piano Concert, the 2023 Ginza 7th Studio SaturdayLIVE, etc. Studied piano under Mai Koike.
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Lupine the Third Theme '78 (Yuji Ohno)
Senbonzakura (Kurousa P)
Hero Polonaise (Chopin) and others
Flute player Shoko Segawa, Manager of NEXCO EAST New Business Promotion Department
He mainly performs bossa nova, Brazilian, and jazz.
He has performed at various festivals such as Yokohama Jazz Promenade, Keyaki Music Festival JAZZinFUCHU, and Sapporo City Jazz, mainly in the Kanto area.
He is also involved in volunteer planning and management of local music events.
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The Girl from Ipanema (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
meditation (Joao Gilberto)
Beauty and the Beast (Alan Menken)
Saxophone player Nanami Uemura NEXCO EAST Kanto Regional Head Office Fee Service Department
He started playing the piano at the age of 3, and played the alto saxophone in the marching band during his junior high and high school years.In addition to winning two gold medals at national competitions, he has also performed on TV, in commercials, and at live performances by famous artists. After entering university, he used his piano experience to play keyboards in a band. After entering the workforce, he resumed playing the saxophone for the first time in five years.
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My Heart Will Go On (Titanic Theme)
Thread (Miyuki Nakajima)
Flame (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba theme)
Piano player Shinichiro Ume NEXCO EAST Utsunomiya Management Office
Started playing the piano at the age of 5 and participated in the elementary school division of the National Piano Competition. Throughout his junior high and high school years, he was in charge of accompaniment for choir festivals for five years. In particular, during his high school years, he spent his student life dually playing rugby and playing the piano. At university, he focused on rugby, but after entering the workforce he resumed playing the piano for the first time in four years.
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Prelude Op.3-2 Bells (Rachmaninoff)
Piano player Kenta Miyazaki NEXCO EAST Keihin Management Office
I have been interested in music since I was young and started learning piano at the age of 6.
During his university days, he belonged to a music club and experienced an ensemble for the first time.
Although he had curtailed his activities after entering the workforce, he had the opportunity to perform for the first time in a while.
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Dream of Love No. 3 (List)
Rachmaninoff No. 4 (Rachmaninoff)
Zankyo Sanka (Aimer)
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Remarks
- There is no charge, so anyone can participate.
- On the day of the event, some seats in the food court will be removed and a piano will be displayed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our customers.
- The piano used in this event is not a street piano. On days other than events, it will be displayed near the entrance. Thank you for your understanding.
2. About “Relaxing MORI Piano”
The piano displayed at Moriya SA Out-bound was donated by our employees. Normally, pianos that are no longer in use are disposed of, but we will wrap paintings on pianos that have been treated with care and reuse them as event pianos, contributing to the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
By displaying the piano, which was created based on a design by artist Kaori Sakurai of the NPO Shizensei Club, Out-bound Moriya SA, the piano will not only be used as a performance, but also as a work of art, providing further relaxation and relaxation for customers. Offers.
![[Nickname] Image of the relaxing MORI piano](/pressroom/cms_assets/pressroom/2023/10/12a/08.jpg)
3. What is Takafuku Koufuku (Happiness) Cooperation?
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Origin of the name
The name was inspired by the "Agriculture and Welfare Cooperation," which is a collaboration between agriculture and welfare.
The logo mark Expressway, and the right side represents our company and the left side represents our partner, supporting each other. The design looks like a plus + and is reminiscent of improvement.
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Contribution to SDGs
NEXCO EAST Group will work to revitalize local communities and solve social issues through the activities of "high fortune (happiness) cooperation" in which Expressway
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