Friends of the National Arts Centre Orchestra (FNACO) Concert
2025/1/28
On January 28, Ambassador Yamanouchi hosted a chamber concert at his residence in collaboration with the Friends of the National Arts Centre Orchestra (FNACO). FNACO is a non-profit organisation, which raises funds to support the NAC Orchestra as well as to further the education of young aspiring musicians in the Ottawa region and elsewhere.
The event was attended by around 70 people including 55 members of FNACO.
The performers were Ms. Lauren Anker, third horn of the NAC Orchestra, Mr. Charles “Chip” Hammam, principal oboe of the NAC Orchestra, and Mr. Frederic Lacroix on piano.
The event began with a speech by Ambassador Yamanouchi, in which he mentioned how music has universal ability to bring people across nations together.
The musicians performed a preview of this year’s upcoming tour, including pieces by Canadian composer Jean Coulthard, Japanese composers Tōru Takemitsu and Takashi Yoshimatsu, and German composer Carl Reinecke. Each piece was introduced by the musicians.
After the concert, Mrs. Christine McLaughlin, President of FNACO made remarks and expressed her appreciation to Ambassador Yamanouchi for hosting the concert.
The event was attended by around 70 people including 55 members of FNACO.
The performers were Ms. Lauren Anker, third horn of the NAC Orchestra, Mr. Charles “Chip” Hammam, principal oboe of the NAC Orchestra, and Mr. Frederic Lacroix on piano.
The event began with a speech by Ambassador Yamanouchi, in which he mentioned how music has universal ability to bring people across nations together.
The musicians performed a preview of this year’s upcoming tour, including pieces by Canadian composer Jean Coulthard, Japanese composers Tōru Takemitsu and Takashi Yoshimatsu, and German composer Carl Reinecke. Each piece was introduced by the musicians.
After the concert, Mrs. Christine McLaughlin, President of FNACO made remarks and expressed her appreciation to Ambassador Yamanouchi for hosting the concert.
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| Ambassador Yamanouchi gives opening remarks |
Ambassador Yamanouchi with Mr. Frederic Lacroix, Mr. Charles “Chip” Hammam, and Ms. Lauren Anker |
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| Audience enjoying the performance |
All 3 musicians during the concert |
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| Mrs. Christine McLaughlin, President of FNACO, during her closing remarks |
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