La Folle Journêe is the classical music festival that began in 1995 in the
French port city of Nantes and has been held in Tokyo since 2005. According
to Artistic Director Renê Martin the festival is like the world’s most fantastic
jewellery box, overflowing with treasures. Come and experience the emotion and excitement of La Folle Journêe in the Marunouchi area of Tokyo this Golden Week!
| Title | La Folle Journêe au Japon “Days of Enthusiasm” Music Festival 2013 -L’heure exquise – |
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| Dates and Place | Tokyo International Forum (all halls) May 3(Fri.)- May 5(Sun.) 2013 Marunouchi and vicinity May 3(Fri.)- May 5(Sun.) 2013 |
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| Total Number of Performances | About 300 (paid and free) | |
| Hosted by | Tokyo International Forum | |
| Planned and Produced by | CREA and KAJIMOTO |
La Folle Journêe was created by Renê Martin in the port town of Nantes in northwestern France. This music festival is characterized by a unique concept—one that shatters the commonly held image of classical music. Each year a different composer or genre is chosen as the theme of the festival. Throughout the festival period, multiple concerts are held simultaneously in a variety of venues from morning till night, each of approximately forty-five minutes in length.
The name La Folle Journêe “Days of Enthusiasm” tells you everything you need to know about the festival: it is an exciting, full-of-surprises, treasure trove of classical music. Since its beginnings in Nantes, the festival has been brought to many other parts of the world, and since 2005 La Folle Journêe au Japon “Days of Enthusiasm” Music Festival (LFJ) has enlivened the Tokyo International Forum and the Marunouchi vicinity each “Golden Week”. Imbued with highly original event planning and fun programs every year, the festival continues to evolve, and indeed to cause a sensation in the classical music world.
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