ACTIVITIES

Oper Erfurt
Joji Hattori has just been appointed Principal Resident Conductor of the Opera Erfurt, Germany. He will take up his post at the beginning of the 2007/8 season.

Wiener KammerOrchester
Founded in 1946, the Vienna Chamber Orchestra is Vienna’s leading chamber ensemble and over the years has attained recognition as one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world. With Heinrich Schiff as Principal Conductor and Joji Hattori as Associate Conductor, the orchestra continues its tradition for collaboration with artists in the dual role of conductor and soloist such as Lord Menuhin, Heinz Holliger and its lifetime honorary conductor Philippe Entremont.

Tokyo Ensemble
Founded by the conductor and violinist Joji Hattori in 200,1 the Tokyo Ensemble is a chamber orchestra consisting of leading Japanese string players, with additional wind players according to the program. Performances of the Ensemble feature both chamber orchestra as well as chamber music repertoire.

Yehudi Menuhin International Competition for Young Violinists
The Yehudi Menuhin International Competition for Young Violinists is a biennial competition for violin open to participants of all nationalities and comprising two age groups: Juniors (up to 15 years of age) and Seniors (16 to 21 years of age). Joji Hattori is the Artistic Director of the competition.

Lauenen Chamber Concerts
Joji Hattori is the Artistic Director of the Lauenen Chamber Concert series. His aim is "to bring together a small number of top international chamber musicians to perform in Lauenen's cosy chapel to an audience whose sensitivity for absorbing beautiful music will be enhanced by the natural beauty of the surroundings."

1901 Arts Club Ltd.
Joji Hattori has initiated this project, whereby the building, no.7 Exton Street, will serve the artistic community in London as a rentable venue for rehearsals, meetings, exhibitions, performances etc. as well as private functions.

Hattori Foundation
The Hattori Foundation was established as an Educational Trust by the Hattori Family and granted charity status in 1992. The aim of the Foundation in the field of music is to encourage and assist exceptionally talented young instrumental soloists or chamber ensembles who are British Nationals or resident in the UK and whose talent and achievements give promise of an international career.

Royal Academy of Music
Joji Hattori is Visiting professor of violin at the Royal Academy of Music, London.