Delivering the Echoes of Noto's Revival to the World! THE ECHO CONCERT in Kanazawa will be held!

Kitakata Music Company, Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture; Representative: Hirotake Kitakata) announces that it will hold THE ECHO CONCERT "Echoing Vows to Heaven" a special performance combining Japanese, Western, traditional, and contemporary music, on September 9, 2025, at the Kanazawa City Art Hall. This concert aims to support reconstruction efforts following the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture. It will transform the prayers of the disaster-stricken areas into music and convey the wish for reconstruction to people in Japan and abroad.

For the repose of souls and revival of Noto

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About the Organizer, Composer Hirotake Kitakata, and "THE ECHO"

Born in Uchinada Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, Hirotake Kitakata was captivated by classical music from an early age and began composing his own pieces while spontaneously creating sounds at the piano.

During this time, he experienced many miraculous encounters, leading to a pivotal moment that transformed his composing method. He named this approach THE ECHO.

This concept aligns with the ancient belief that God dwells in nature. It involves creating music and words while engaging with the subject matter.

Over the past five years, Kitakata has composed more than 1,000 pieces of echo music. The phenomena resulting from this echo music have been nothing short of magical, and he continues to research its effects.

This fall, he will begin studying in Germany, with the intention of sharing not only the sounds of his hometown, Ishikawa, but also the culture and spirit of Japan with the world.

Before embarking on this journey, he has prepared a stage to showcase the pride of Kaga Hyakumangoku, the prayers of Noto, and the winds of Uchinada.

We aim to spread this vibration globally, particularly through echo music dedicated to the revival of Noto.

The beginning of a new musical story starts here, now...

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Performance Outline

Name of the Performance: HIROTAKE KITAKATA THE ECHO CONCERT "Echoing Vows to Heaven"

Date: September 9, 2025 (Tue) 18:45 - Concert begins

Venue: Kanazawa City Art Hall

Performers: Hirotake Kitakata (composer, piano) and 11 other talented artists associated with Ishikawa Prefecture

- Performers from a wide range of genres, including traditional performing arts, jazz, and classical music, will collaborate.

- Unique musical expressions will be utilized, reflecting local culture.

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Ticket Information

- THE ECHO SEAT: 10,000 yen  

  Special offer... Includes music for body and mind regulation (not for sale) and a Noto Hiba coaster with sheet music.

- Reserved Seat: 6,000 yen

- Non-reserved Seats: 5,500 yen

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Program Structure

Part 1: Begins with music of great purification and requiem from Kinjo Reitaku, the origin of Kanazawa, to the world.  

The music will be performed mainly at shrines and temples that were affected by the disaster.

Part 2: Features music from Toshiie Maeda and Hakusan, folk songs from Suzu, and prayers for peace.  

This program aims to spread prayers to Kaga, Noto, and the world.

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Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding is currently underway on CAMPFIRE for this performance.

- Target Amount: 2,500,000 yen  

- Purpose of Use: Concert operation expenses, archive video production expenses

Support Courses:

- [5,550 yen] Music Sheet Coaster made of Noto Hiba

- [7,770 yen] Right to view concert archive video

- [15,000 yen] Right to participate in the Noto Prayer Journey THE ECHO Tour

- Other special courses, including voice training and corporate training, are also available.

Project Page: [CAMPFIRE Project](https://camp-fire.jp/projects/873197/view)

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Future Development

- Plans to perform in Japan and abroad after reaching the goal.

- Share the wish for Noto's recovery internationally.

- Develop as a model case of regional revitalization through music.

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Comment from Mr. Hirotake Kitakata

"Music is a tremendous magical vibration that transcends language barriers and affects EVERYTHING including people, animals, and nature. We hope to harness the power of this music to support the recovery of Noto and, furthermore, to connect it to the sound of the revival of Japan as a whole."