{"id":19783,"date":"2011-05-23T12:58:22","date_gmt":"2011-05-23T04:58:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/?p=19783"},"modified":"2011-05-23T12:58:22","modified_gmt":"2011-05-23T04:58:22","slug":"epson-free-%e2%80%9cchopin-for-japan%e2%80%9d-concert-to-support-relief-effort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2011\/05\/23\/epson-free-%e2%80%9cchopin-for-japan%e2%80%9d-concert-to-support-relief-effort\/","title":{"rendered":"Epson Free \u201cChopin for Japan\u201d Concert to Support Relief Effort"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Epson is organizing a &#8220;Chopin for Japan&#8221; free concert in support of relief effort for the recent Japan earthquake and Tsunami. More information after the break.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/Chopin-for-Japan-Event-Poster.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"19784\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2011\/05\/23\/epson-free-%e2%80%9cchopin-for-japan%e2%80%9d-concert-to-support-relief-effort\/chopin-for-japan-event-poster\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/Chopin-for-Japan-Event-Poster.jpg?fit=382%2C540&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"382,540\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Chopin for Japan Event Poster\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/Chopin-for-Japan-Event-Poster.jpg?fit=212%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/Chopin-for-Japan-Event-Poster.jpg?fit=382%2C540&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19784\" title=\"Chopin for Japan Event Poster\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/Chopin-for-Japan-Event-Poster.jpg?resize=382%2C540\" alt=\"\" width=\"382\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/Chopin-for-Japan-Event-Poster.jpg?w=382&amp;ssl=1 382w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/Chopin-for-Japan-Event-Poster.jpg?resize=212%2C300&amp;ssl=1 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Singapore, 20 May 2011 \u2013 Epson, a world leader in digital imaging and printing solutions, together with the Singapore subsidiaries of Yamaha and Isetan will be sponsoring a free concert entitled \u201cChopin for Japan\u201d in support of the relief effort for the recent Japan earthquake and tsunami disaster.<\/p>\n<p>The concert features well-known Italian-American classical pianist Julian Gargiulo and guest soprano Satsuki Nagatome rendering Chopin compositions, well known Japanese songs and arias from famous Italian operas. The concert is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 28 May 2011 at 6:30pm at the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage at the Singapore Botanic Gardens.<\/p>\n<p>The concert will be open to the public for free and non-obligatory donations will be requested at the event. All proceeds will go to the Mercy Relief (www.MercyRelief.org) for their disaster relief effort in Japan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a Japanese company, the effects of the recent disaster have been felt on a very personal level by our staff,\u201d says Endo Koichi, Regional Chairman of Epson. \u201cThis is why we feel very honoured and grateful for this opportunity to help raise awareness and funds for the disaster victims. We hope concert attendees will not only enjoy the performance, but also generously donate to ease their suffering.\u201d<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"539\" height=\"339\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"522\" valign=\"top\"><strong>\u201c<\/strong><strong>Chopin for Japan<\/strong><strong>\u201d<\/strong><strong> Concert Details: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"261\" valign=\"top\">Featured artists:<\/td>\n<td width=\"261\" valign=\"top\">Pianist Julian Gargiulo<\/p>\n<p>Guest soprano: Satsuki   Nakatome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"261\" valign=\"top\">Venue:<\/td>\n<td width=\"261\" valign=\"top\">Shaw Foundation Symphony   Stage, Singapore Botanic Gardens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"261\" valign=\"top\">Date \/ time:<\/td>\n<td width=\"261\" valign=\"top\">28 May 2011 \/ 6:30pm to   8:00pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"261\" valign=\"top\">Sponsors:<\/td>\n<td width=\"261\" valign=\"top\">Epson South &amp; Southeast   Asia<\/p>\n<p>Yamaha Singapore<\/p>\n<p>Isetan Singapore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"261\" valign=\"top\">Organisers:<\/td>\n<td width=\"261\" valign=\"top\">Embassy of the Republic of   Poland in Singapore<\/p>\n<p>Embassy of the Republic of   Italy in Singapore<\/p>\n<p>Italian Cultural Institute   Singapore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"261\" valign=\"top\">Supported by:<\/td>\n<td width=\"261\" valign=\"top\">Japan Creative Centre<\/p>\n<p>Japanese Association<\/p>\n<p>La Muse<\/p>\n<p>National Parks Board   Singapore<\/p>\n<p>Singapore Botanic Gardens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Julian Gargiulo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Julian Lawrence Gargiulo is a dynamic classical pianist who renders the compositions of renowned masters with extraordinary passion and precision. Julian has studied with master musicians at some of the world\u2019s most prestigious music institutions that include: the Verona State Conservatory, the Mugi Academy in Rome, the Moscow Conservatory, the Rowan University New Jersey, the Peabody Institute of the John Hopkins University, and the University of Maryland.<\/p>\n<p>Julian\u2019s concerts are characterised by his unique charm, humor and charisma; and he has performed in the United States, Canada, England, Italy, France, Germany, Russia, Singapore, Philippines, China, and Australia, to both public and critical acclaim. http:\/\/www.juliangargiulo.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Epson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader that is dedicated to exceeding the vision of customers worldwide through its compact, energy-saving, high-precision technologies, with a product lineup ranging from printers and 3LCD projectors for business and the home, to electronic and crystal devices.<br \/>\nLed by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises over 75,000 employees in 100 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. http:\/\/www.epson.co.jp\/e<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Epson South &amp; Southeast Asia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Since 1982, Epson has developed a strong presence across major markets in South and Southeast Asia. Led by the regional headquarters, Epson Singapore Pte Ltd., Epson South and Southeast Asia spans an extensive network of 18 countries, and is responsible for delivering and supporting Epson\u2019s cutting-edge consumer and business digital imaging products to the customers of these markets through its comprehensive infrastructure of 427 service outlets, 4 Epson solution centres, 10 manufacturing facilities and 1 R&amp;D centre. http:\/\/www.epson.com.sg<\/p>\n<p>[ad#boxlist]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Epson is organizing a &#8220;Chopin for Japan&#8221; free concert in support of relief effort for the recent Japan earthquake and Tsunami. 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