???On April 26, 2014 (Saturday), Kyushu University celebrated SHIIKI HALL¡¯s grand opening with a performance by the Kyushu Symphony Orchestra conducted by Mr. Kazuhiro Koizumi.
¡¡The ceremony started with a speech by Kyushu University President Arikawa followed by a flower presentation to Mr. Masakazu Shiiki. A total of 1500 visitors, including local residents and Kyushu University alumni, enjoyed the concert. The program was as follows,
Richard Wagner ¡°Lohengrin¡± Prelude to Act III, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky ¡°The Nutcracker¡± Miniature Overture, Marche, Russian Dance (Trepak), Chinese Dance, Reed-Flutes, Waltz of the Flowers, Ludwig van Beethoven ¡°The Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67".
¡¡SHIIKI HALL was built with funds from a generous donation from Mr. Masakazu Shiiki, the founder of Sanyo Shinpan Finance Co., Ltd., which merged into SMBC Consumer Finance Group. This four-storey circular building houses the main hall, which has a capacity of 3,000 persons, and an administration block. The main hall is primarily used for the University¡¯s formal events but the local community and other members of the public can also use this facility for conferences, lectures, performances, and exhibitions.
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(Top) The flower presentation to Mr. Masakazu Shiiki
(Middle) Kyushu Symphony Orchestra
(Bottom) The audience enjoyed the concert
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