Steve traveled to Japan on June 1st for 9 days organised and sponspored by Buffet Crampon Japan which  culminated in a performance of the Euphonium Concerto by Vladimir Cosma with the Breeze Brass Band in Osaka.

The trip was a very big success , despite the pain caused by the ruptured disc in Steve's neck, and large audiences were at each venue. Steve wishes to thank in particular Kenji Chiwaki , President of Buffet Crampon, Japan for his kindness and friendship during the whole tour and for the impeccable organisation once again. Also to all his good friends from the Breeze Brass Band.

Photos from the concert:

Schedule was:
June 2 (Tue.) 8:55 arrival in Osaka
                     afternoon : clinic and short performance at Osaka College of Music
        3 (Wed.) Free
        4 (Thu.) AM move to Nagoya
                       clinic and mini-concert at Nagoya University of Arts
        5 (Fri.)   AM move to Shikoku / Tokushima pref.
                       PM  rehearsal with Pf. and private lesson
                       19:00-  clinic and mini-concert at Sosei Hall  (300 seats)
        6 (Sat.) AM back to Osaka
                        PM  rehearsal with Breeze Brass Band (B.B.B)
        7 (Sun.)    PM rehearsal with B.B.B.
        8 (Mon.)  19:00 concert with B.B.B.
        9 (Tue.)  11:00  departure from Osaka