# Event Details - **Event Name**: Music From Japan Festival 2026 New York - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Music From Japan in collaboration with Momenta Quartet present Japanese compositions for string quartet.About this EventMusic From Japan Festival 2026 New YorkMusic From Japan celebrates its 51st season with an exciting collaboration with Momenta Quartet, presenting an eclectic mix of MFJ commissions past and present.Founded in 1975 by its current Artistic Director, Naoyuki Miura, Music From Japan has presented more than 710 works, including 128 world premieres and 115 commissions by both Japanese and American composers, in North and South America, Central Asia, and East Asia. Over the course of the organization’s 51-year history, more than 219 Japanese composers have been showcased, as well as many traditional Japanese pieces.The performance will take place in Scandinavia House's Victor Borge Hall.Please note that tickets at the door will be $40, cash only.ComposersShintaro Shibayama, Michiru Nakamura, Somei Satoh, Hikaru Hayashi, Chiku Komiya, Madoka Mori PerformersMomenta Quartet: Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin, Alex Shiozaki, violin, Stephanie Griffin, viola, Michael Haas, celloAgenda?: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PMMFJ Commissions for String Quartet: Past and PresentInfo: The evening’s performance will highlight a rich repertoire of past and present MFJ commissions for string quartet, and will feature world premieres by Shintaro Shibayama and Michiru Nakamura, as well as works by Somei Satoh (originally premiered by Kronos Quartet in 1991), Hikaru Hiyashi, Chiku Komiya, and Madoka Mori. This concert will feature the celebrated Momenta Quartet. With a remarkable history of collaboration—over 250 living composers and more than 200 world premieres—Momenta has become a vital force in the new music scene. A post-concert forum will follow featuring members of Momenta as well the commissioned composers. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/music-from-japan-festival-2026-new-york/100001976740995530 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, music-festivals, festivals, concerts, business, performances, workshops, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 35, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Scandinavia House/Victor Borge Hall - **lat**: 40.749454 - **long**: -73.980048 - **full address**: Scandinavia House/Victor Borge Hall, 58 Park Avenue, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Music From Japan Festival 2026 New York - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/e9aa4e4057b4885b00ec22f902199856f116360980814242ba4dd1ee62419c6d-rimg-w780-h400-dc2f2f2f-gmir.jpg?v=1765869983 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Music From Japan Festival 2026 New York being held? - **A:** Music From Japan Festival 2026 New York takes place on Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Scandinavia House/Victor Borge Hall, 58 Park Avenue, New York, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Music From Japan Festival 2026 New York? - **A:** Ticket prices for Music From Japan Festival 2026 New York range from USD 25 to USD 35 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 35AvailableStudent/SeniorUSD 25Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Music From Japan Festival 2026 New York? - **A:** Music From Japan Festival 2026 New York is organized by Music From Japan. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Music From Japan Festival 2026 New York is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Music From Japan has presented more than 450 works including 99 world premieres and 88 commissions from both Japanese and American composers in North and South America, Central Asia, and East Asia. Over the course of the organization’s 45 years, more than 170 Japanese composers have been showcased, as well as many traditional Japanese pieces.A catalyst for cultural exchange, Music From Japan has been fostering communications between Japanese and US composers and musicians for more than four decades. Music From Japan’s annual festivals, symposia and other educational events have helped broaden the audience for Japanese music in both the US and Japan. Its presentations of American musicians performing music by Japanese composers and vice versa have both been popular and critically well received.In 1994, Music From Japan established the Resource Center for Japanese Music and published the Japanese Composer Database online, to provide information in English to people from all over the world on Japanese composers and their music. In 2016, the Resource Center’s technical aspects were updated to be compatible with current software, and to create a modern online user interface.The concerts themselves have represented an enormous range of settings and ensembles, from solo concerts to large orchestral works and the Japanese grand operaKinkakuji. The repertoire has ranged from traditional Japanese music to modern classical, electronic, and improvised music by both Japanese and American composers and performers.Among the organization’s honors are the prestigious Ongaku no Tomo Sha Award in 1985 and the Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation in July 2007.A book about Music From Japan,Music,Journey into the Unknown: Music From Japan Festival - A Chronicleby Kotoko Fukunaka, was published by Kozui Kikaku on September 25, 2011. Details (in Japanese)http://www.kusabashobo.jp/99_blank031.html." } ] } ] ```