[Hotel Nikko Tsukuba] "End of Summer Family Chapel Concert" to be held on August 25, 2026 (Tue)

Hotel Nikko Tsukuba (Location: Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, General Manager: Satoshi Furusawa) will hold the "End of Summer Family Chapel Concert" that families can enjoy, on August 25, 2026 (Tue) at the chapel "Apollo".

Hotel Nikko Tsukuba Chapel Apollo

At this concert, pianist George Nagata, known for his melodious performances and rich expressiveness, and cellist Gleb Tolmachev from Ukraine, active in a wide range of genres including classical and jazz, will perform beloved songs such as theme music from popular anime and famous movies, appealing to all generations.

Furthermore, a participatory program is planned for children, where they can bring maracas made from plastic bottles at home and play rhythms along with the performers. Through the experience of not just "listening" to music but also "creating it together," even children attending a concert for the first time can enjoy themselves casually.

This concert will color your summer memories, with the performers and venue uniting to create music.

Participate in the performance with handmade maracas

This concert features a participatory program where children can use plastic bottle maracas made at home to play rhythms along with the performers. The rhythm of the maracas will join the performers' music, creating a single piece of music together with the entire venue. Instructions on how to make maracas are available on our hotel's official website.

Official Website: https://www.nikko-tsukuba.com/event/event10

Image of handmade maracas

"End of Summer Family Chapel Concert" Event Outline

Date: August 25, 2026 (Tue)

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Doors open 10:30 AM)

Venue: Hotel Nikko Tsukuba Main Building 3F Chapel "Apollo"

Performers: Piano: George Nagata / Cello: Gleb Tolmachev

Price:

With 1,000 yen restaurant voucher: Adults 3,500 yen / Children 2,500 yen

Without restaurant voucher: Adults 3,000 yen / Children 2,000 yen

*All prices include consumption tax and service charge.

*Restaurant vouchers can be used at "Restaurant Serena" and "Chinese Restaurant Tori" within the hotel.

Capacity: 80 people

Reservations: Peatix (Advance online payment) https://chapel-concert202608.peatix.com

Inquiries: Hotel Nikko Tsukuba Banquet Reservations TEL 029-852-1112 (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)

Performer Profiles

Pianist George Nagata

Pianist George Nagata

A traveling pianist who expresses his love for music through flexible and melodious performances. Born in Florida, he grew up in Tokyo, London, and Pennsylvania. He began classical piano at age 4 and encountered jazz at 18. In his late twenties, he studied abroad in San Diego, experiencing the West Coast sound that synchronizes with the ocean. Upon returning to Japan, he collaborated with musicians from around the world and was invited to jazz festivals in Japan, Asia, and Europe with his band Triple Standard. While releasing 12 albums of jazz, pop, and world music, he also performs across genres such as theater, dance, live painting, and runway shows. He joined the instrumental band "Ichimujin," which created the theme for the NHK Taiga drama "Ryomaden," in 2016. They released an album from King Records and performed in concert halls across Brazil, Mexico, the USA, and Japan. In 2018, he coordinated, recorded, and appeared in the live scenes of the movie "A Long Dream of April." As a producer, arranger, and pianist, his non-assertive playing style is likened to water or air, making him accessible to a wide audience regardless of genre.

Cellist Gleb Tolmachev

Cellist Gleb Tolmachev

Born March 5, 1994, in Ukraine. He began playing the cello at age 6 and honed his skills with exceptional talent and passion, earning a Master's degree (Musical Arts) in Orchestral String Instruments from the Kharkiv National University of Arts in 2019. He holds qualifications as an "Orchestral Musician," "Chamber Music Musician," "Researcher," and "Cello Instructor at Higher Education Institutions." From September 2012 to November 2017 and from September 2019 to January 2022, he served as the principal cellist of the Kharkiv Youth Academic Symphony Orchestra "Slobozhansky." This orchestra was recognized as "Europe's Best Youth Symphony Orchestra" at the "European Festival for Young Orchestras" held in Copenhagen in 1996. He also performed as a first-category cellist at the Kharkiv National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater, Kharkiv State Philharmonic, Mykolaiv State Philharmonic, Chernihiv Regional Festival Concert Center, and others. In February 2022, due to the conflict in Ukraine, he evacuated to Japan and currently resides in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture. He is studying Japanese at a language school. His repertoire extends beyond classical masterpieces to include jazz standards and famous songs from around the world and Japan, performing in a wide range of ensembles from solo to various chamber groups and orchestras. He uses a cello made by the renowned Italian luthier Stefano Conia from Cremona, dating back to 1987.

About Hotel Nikko Tsukuba

A sophisticated next-generation hotel located in the heart of the international city "Tsukuba," where you can enjoy the four seasons of nature with views of Mt. Tsukuba. It is a hotel that serves as a base for business, leisure, and sightseeing. Befitting an international city, it is fully equipped with diverse meeting facilities, wedding facilities, and Japanese, Western, and Chinese restaurants. We promise a luxurious time and an unforgettable stay. Furthermore, our hotel supports SDGs activities and promotes the initiative "Let's Grow the SDGs Tree." Just as small sprouts grow into a large tree with branches and leaves from the nourishment received from guests, the community, and employees, we will nurture a large "SDGs Tree" supported by many people for the future. Location: 1-1364-1 Azuma, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, 305-0031 TEL: 029-852-1112 (Main) Hotel Official Website: https://www.nikko-tsukuba.com/ Let's Grow the SDGs Tree: https://www.nikko-tsukuba.com/sdgs/