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Japan-China Opera Gala, 2012
2012 was a special year for the Horiuchis. Mdm. Zhou Xhiayan was celebrating her 95th birthday. It also coincided with the 40th anniversary of normalization in Japan-China diplomatic relations.
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Charity Concerts for Earthquake and Tsunami, 2012
One year after the Earthquake and Tsunami devastated Japan on 11 March 2011, the Horiuchis helped to organize a series of charity opera concerts for fundraising dedicated to the victims and survivors.
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Masterclasses
The Horiuchis organise Masterclasses in many places around the world. They are a spontaneous and casual meeting of people who are passionate about opera and singing.
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Aida, 2002
The Horiuchis were one of the supporters for Arena di Verona's Video Production of Zeffereri's new stage production of Aida in 2002.