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 Ryoko Moriyama
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Presented by Creative Enterprise International, Inc., |
the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center, |
and Hiroaki Kaneko Co, Ltd. |
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As the eldest daughter of Japan's pioneer trumpet player, Hisashi Moriyama, RYOKO MORIYAMA captured instant attention with her excellent singing abilities and her clear, pure voice. She debuted in 1967 with her self-penned "Kono Hiroi Nohara Ippai" (A Field Full of Love). Her first million selling song, "Kinjirareta Koi" (Forbidden Love) followed in 1969. Since that time she has released over 40 albums, and she has been considered one of Japan's best voices with an unmistakable vocal style. In 1996, which commemorated her 30th anniversary as a singer, Ryoko participated in the Sacramento Jazz Festival as a special guest. In that same year, she appeared at Carnegie Hall together with the legendary French soundrack composer, Michel Legrand. The Carnegie Hall performance included Ryoko's original compositions and the first live performances of new compositions written by Legrand especially for Ryoko. |
 In 1998, Ryoko recorded the Andrew Lloyd Webber penned theme song of the Nagano Winter Olympic Games, "Asu Koso, Kodomo Tachiga" (When Children Rule the World). Her performance was broadcast to millions internationally as part of the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympic Games. |
The benefit concert celebrates the 35th anniversary of Ms. Moriyama's career as a performer and is a charitable fundraising event for the Japanese Language Scholarship "AURORA" Foundation. The primary goal of the foundation is to nurture and provide support for Japanese language teachers and students of Japanese language education in the USA.
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**Friday, September 7, 6:00 PM** AURORA Foundation Award Dinner with Ryoko Moriyama at the New Otani Hotel for more info call Ayako at 213-483-1835 |
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| Thank you to our generous sponsors: | ||
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| Contributing Sponsors: California Bank & Trust, Crystal Cruises/Shogun Cruise & Tours, Kinokuniya Book Stores, Koyo Graphics International, Inc., The New Otani Hotel & Garden, United Airlines | ||
| Media Sponsors: Bridge U.S.A., Rafu Shimpo, United Television Broadcasting | ||
| Supported by: Consulate General of Japan, Los Angeles; Japan America Society; The Japan Foundation; JBA; JCCSC; JETRO; L.A. Seijo-kai; L.A. Tokyo-kai |