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International Affairs Students Current Students Alumni Faculty/Staff Careers--> TOHOKU UNIVERSITYCREATING GLOBAL EXCELLENCE Search 日本語 Contact Tohoku University --> --> About Facts & Figures Facilities Organization Chart History President's Message Top Global University Project Designated National University Global Network Promotional Videos Academics Undergraduate Graduate Courses in English Exchange Programs Summer Programs Double Degree Programs Academic Calendar Syllabus Admissions Undergraduate Admissions Graduate Admissions Fees and Expenses Financial Aid Research Feature Highlights Research Releases University Research News Research Institutes Visitor Research Center Research Profiles Academic Research Staff Campus Life International Support Office IT Services Facilities Dining & Shops Campus Bus Clubs & Circles News University News Research--> Arts & Culture Health & Sports Campus & Community Press Release--> International Visit Alumni Careers Events Exhibits Music Special Event Lecture Alumni--> Map & Directions Campus Maps & Bus--> Facilities Map--> TOHOKUUNIVERSITY About Academics Admissions Research Campus Life News Events International Affairs Students Current Students Alumni Faculty/Staff Promotional Videos Subscribe to our Newsletter Map & Directions Contact Jobs & Vacancies Emergency Information Site Map 日本語 Close Home News Arts & Culture Striking the right note with Il Devu News Striking the right note with Il Devu 2015-09-17 Arts & Culture Pre-eminent opera ensemble Il Devu is to perform at Tohoku University's Kawauchi Hagi Hall on October 3. The quartet of male opera stars is composed of tenors Takashi Otsuki and Tetsuya Mochizuki, baritone Takashi Aoyama and bass baritone Koji Yamashita. They are accompanied by renowned pianist Tadayuki Kawahara. The troupe's name, Il Devu, is a play on words, a pun on the name of the internationally famous Il Divo. "Debu" in Japanese means chubby, so the name is a self-effacing jab at the robust stature of Il Devu's five members. All the members of Il Devu have well-established solo careers, so when the idea of singing together was first raised, it was nearly impossible to find a common time in their busy schedules to connect. In 2011, the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake inadvertently created the opportunity to get together, as many of their individual plans were cancelled because of the damage to performance venues around the country. "The first time we sang together, I got goose bumps," says Yamashita. "It was a great feeling." Between them, they have a vocal range spanning 3 octaves, which makes for a rich blend of harmonies on songs arranged by the group. All live performances are without microphones, supported only by pianist Kawahara's artistic sensibilities. Il Devu release their second album on September 16, and has been singing to full houses around the country as fans flock to listen to not only classical numbers, but well known Japanese songs as well. "There's nothing better than giving a great performance and being well received," says Mochizuki. "Adjustments have to be made for every venue, and it's fun to interact with the audience. No one performance can be duplicated, which is an exciting factor of performing live." The concert at Hagi Hall also promises to be an exciting test of the theatre's architecturally designed acoustics, engineered for optimal sound during musical performances. For further details on Il Devu's concert at Hagi Hall:https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/events/music/event20150917.html For enquiries about this article: Tohoku University International PR SectionTel: +81-22-217-4816 Fax: +81-22-217-4818 Email: public_relationsgpr.tohoku.ac.jp Category University News Research Arts & Culture Health & Sports Campus & Community International Visits Alumni Careers COVID-19 Archives 2014&＃24180; 2015&＃24180; 2016&＃24180; 2017&＃24180; 2018&＃24180; 2019&＃24180; 2020&＃24180; 2021&＃24180; 2022&＃24180; 2023&＃24180; 2024&＃24180; Recent News 2024-04-10 University News Tohoku University&＃039;s New President Meets the Media 2024-04-10 Careers Recruitment Notice: Associate Professor 2024-04-03 University News Tohoku University Entrance Ceremony, Spring 2024 2024-04-02 Careers Recruitment Notice: Assistant Professor 2024-04-01 University News In Conversation with Hideo Ohno Archives Page Top About Tohoku University Academics Admissions Research Campus Life News Events International Affairs Students Alumni Promotional Videos Subscribe to our Newsletter Map & Directions Contact Tohoku University Jobs & Vacancies Emergency Information Site Map Privacy Policy Media Enquiries Parent & Family Support Public Facilities Contact Tohoku University