Koto･Shamisen･Voice
…this was the most abstract work on the program and also the most intriguing…the piece had Kimura playing graceful, carefully placed lines against audio that had a strong metrical pulse and etched rhythms. – To the Victims of Cain for solo shamisen and pre-recording (composed by Yoriaki Matsudaira) – http://newyorkclassicalreview.com/2018/09/bargemusics-here-and-now-festival-opens-with-an-evening-of-eclectic-delights/
Kimura’s performance of solo shamisen work, “To the Victims of Cain” composed by Yoriaki Matsudaira is featured on New York Classical Review. (09/01/18)
Yoko Reikano Kimura is featured on the latest Hogaku Journal (September 2018 issue) in the article, “Three koto concertos in the summer of 2018”. Hogaku Journal is the most popular and leading magazine for traditional Japanese musicians and lovers. (8/27/18)
Duo YUMENO: Making music across the Pacific – Duo YUMENO was featured on The Japan Times in a column, “Why Did You Leave Japan?” The duo talked about their background as well as the cultural difference between Japan and the US.
Duo YUMENO (Yoko Reikano Kimura and Hikaru Tamaki) was featured on The Japan Times in a column, “Why Did You Leave Japan?” The duo talked about their background as well as the cultural difference between Japan and the US. (8/12/18)
Kimura’s extensive interview was featured on ENJOY May 2018 issue. This interview included many stories about her current musical projects, duo’s activities, future plans, etc. (in Japanese)
NY Talk – An Interview with Souheki Mori, tea master – (in Japanese) http://www.ejapion.com/interview/ny-talk/56858