CALENDAR

Mar
31
Sat
2018
Glories of Japanese Music Heritage @ Miller Theater, Columbia University
Mar 31 @ 4:00 pm

Kimura will perform Toshi Ichiyanagi’s “Transfiguration of Flower” on koto with Hidejiro Honjoh (shamisen) and James Nyoraku Schlefer (shakuhachi) at the 13th Annual Concert of Japanese Heritage Music presented by Japanese Cultural Heritage Initiative, Columbia University. This concert is open to public, but please register at this website.

Apr
1
Sun
2018
Four Seasons in New York – Gems of Japanese Music – vol.11 @ Center for Remembering and Sharing, White Room
Apr 1 @ 4:00 pm

This will be the third concert of 2017-18 season of “Four Seasons in New York – Gems of Japanese Music-. After many centuries, the brilliance of traditional Japanese music is still being passed on to the present day. Please come and experience the sounds of koto and shamisen and enjoy the taste of the four seasons here in New York. This concert will feature each season’s representative traditional works along with the colorful and delicate Japanese confectionaries prepared by mochi Rin. For more information, please visit this website.

Apr
10
Tue
2018
In a Moss Garden: The Sound of Japan @ Rothko Chapel, Houston, TX
Apr 10 @ 7:00 pm

Rothko Chapel presents this program which juxtaposes aspects of traditional Japanese musical aesthetics through the medium of newly composed works for Japanese instruments and percussion.

Program: Koto-Uta (Toshio Hosokawa), New works by Marty Regan, Ryoanji (composed by John Cage) etc.

Performer: John Lane (percussion), Yoko Reikano Kimura (koto), Marty Regan (shakuhachi)

Apr
14
Sat
2018
Across Boundaries vo.1 @ Tenri Cultural Institute of NY
Apr 14 @ 7:00 pm

Otowaza presents an evening of traditional and contemporary Japanese music performed by Hidejiro Honjo (shamisen), Akihito Obama (shakuhachi), Yoko Reikano Kimura (koto).

Program:
Transfiguration of Flowers (Toshi Ichiyanagi), Fantasia Sarashi (Kin’ichi Nakanoshima), Short Stories for Shakuhachi and Shamisen (Miho Hazama), Koto-Uta (Toshio Hosokawa), Echigo-Jishi Fantasy b (Yu Kuwabara)*world premier of the revised version

This concert was approved by Association for Corporate Support for the Arts, Japan

 

 

Apr
15
Sun
2018
13th Annual Japan Center Essay Competition @ The Japan Center, Stony Brook University, NY
Apr 15 all-day

Kimura will present a Japanese music performance at the 13th Annual Japan Center Essay Competition. More details coming soon.

Apr
28
Sat
2018
Duo YUMENO concert @ Summertime Jazz Cafe, Chicago
Apr 28 @ 6:30 pm

Duo YUMENO will have a duo concert presented by New Chicago Japanese American Association.

Apr
29
Sun
2018
Duo YUMENO Recital @ Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church, Chicago
Apr 29 @ 1:30 pm

Duo YUMENO will have annual Chicago Recital at historical Ravenswood Fellowship Methodist Church in Chicago.

 

May
20
Sun
2018
Rose Music @ Tenri Cultural Institute of New York
May 20 @ 4:00 pm

Kyo-Shin-An Arts and Tenri Cultural Institute presents “ROSE MUSIC” concert featuring World Premieres from Douglas J. Cuomo and John King. Kimura will join Cuomo’s new piece and Shamisen Concerto by Katsutoshi Nagasawa. (Piano reduction)

Performer: Taka Kigawa (piano), James Nyoraku Schlefer (shakuhachi)
Yoko Reikano Kimura (shamisen)

 

May
24
Thu
2018
Koto & Shamisen – A Contemporary Spin on Traditional Instruments @ Japan Society, NY
May 24 @ 7:30 pm

Kimura will appear at a Japanese music concert organized by Japan Society. For more details about this concert, please visit the Japan Society’s website.

Jun
9
Sat
2018
Duo YUMENO Concert @ Sayam Sogo Clinic, Saitama, Japan
Jun 9 all-day

The duo will perform at the Healthy Concert Series, which has been featuring classical music for patients and local community for many years.

Jun
17
Sun
2018
Duo YUMENO Recital @ Kosho-ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Jun 17 @ 2:00 pm

This year, Duo YUMENO’s annual recital in Kyoto will take place at Nehan Hall in Kosho-ji Temple. Please enjoy the duo’s music at this serene temple, which is associated with Oribe Furuta – one of the most influencial tea master in Japanese history.

Program:
Grandioso -from the Tale of Heike- (Daron Hagen) *2018 commission piece,
Hope in One Glance for shamisen and cello (Elizabeth Brown) *2017 commission piece
But Beautiful (Takuma Ito) *2018 commission piece
etc.

Jul
1
Sun
2018
Duo YUMENO recital @ Matsuyama Civic Center Hall, Saitama (Japan)
Jul 1 @ 2:00 pm

Duo YUMENO will have a recital at Matsuyama Civic Center Hall in Saitama, Japan.

Program:
Grandioso -from the Tale of Heike- (Daron Hagen) *2018 commission piece,
Hope in One Glance for shamisen and cello (Elizabeth Brown) *2017 commission piece
But Beautiful (Takuma Ito) *2018 commission piece
etc.

Jul
8
Sun
2018
Duo YUMENO Recital @ Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan Hall (Tokyo)
Jul 8 @ 2:00 pm

Duo YUMENO will have a recital at Myonichikan Hall in Tokyo, Japan.

Program:
Grandioso -from the Tale of Heike- (Daron Hagen) *2018 commission piece,
Hope in One Glance for shamisen and cello (Elizabeth Brown) *2017 commission piece
But Beautiful (Takuma Ito) *2018 commission piece
Three Fragments – Mittsu no Dansho – (Kin’ichi Nakanoshima) etc.

Jul
19
Thu
2018
Japanese Koto – The History, The Sound & The Music @ Wintergreen Summer Music Festival
Jul 19 @ 9:30 am – 11:45 am

Yoko Reikano Kimura, Koto Soloist for the weekend’s MountainTop Masterworks concerts, will introduce the sound, history, and repertoire of this fascinating instrument.  Often referred to as a Japanese dulcimer, this instrument evokes the cultural and musical heritage of Japan, and is a surprisingly exciting partner to a full symphony orchestra.

Jul
21
Sat
2018
Koto concerto: Genji @ Wintergreen Summer Music Festival
Jul 21 @ 7:30 pm

Koto concert: Genji (composed by Daron Hagen) with the Wintergreen Music Festival Orchestra, (conductor: Mei-An Chen)

Jul
22
Sun
2018
Koto concerto: Genji @ Wintergreen Summer Music Festival
Jul 22 @ 3:00 pm

Koto concert: Genji (composed by Daron Hagen) with the Wintergreen Music Festival Orchestra, (conductor: Mei-An Chen)

Jul
29
Sun
2018
The 25th Anniversary Kenjun Memorial
National Koto Competition Special Concert @ Kioi Small Hall, Tokyo
Jul 29 @ 2:00 pm

Kimura will play “Mittsu no Dansho – Three Fragments -” composed by Kin’ichi Nakanoshima at the 25th Anniversary Kenjun Memorial National Koto Competition Special Concert presented by Kioi Hall in Tokyo. For more information about this concert, please visit this website. (Japanese only)

Aug
1
Wed
2018
World Shakuhachi Festival 2018
Aug 1 all-day

Kimura will perform classical piece, “Chidori no Kyoku” with Christopher Yomei Blasdel.

Aug
4
Sat
2018
World Shakuhachi Festival 2018 @ Goldsmiths University of London, UK
Aug 4 all-day

Kimura will perform new composition by Marty Regan at World Shakuhachi Festival 2018. For more details, please visit WSF 2018 website.

Aug
12
Sun
2018
Four Seasons in New York – Gems of Japanese Music – vol.12 @ Center for Remembering and Sharing, White Room
Aug 12 @ 4:00 pm

This will be the forth concert of 2017-18 season of “Four Seasons in New York – Gems of Japanese Music-. After many centuries, the brilliance of traditional Japanese music is still being passed on to the present day. Please come and experience the sounds of koto and shamisen and enjoy the taste of the four seasons here in New York. This concert will feature each season’s representative traditional works along with the colorful and delicate Japanese confectionaries prepared by mochi Rin. For more information, please visit this website.

Aug
31
Fri
2018
Here and Now Labor Day Festival @ Bargemusic, Brooklyn
Aug 31 @ 8:00 pm

Kimura will play a solo shamisen work by Japanese composer. (New York Premier)

Sep
1
Sat
2018
Here and Now Labor Day Festival @ Bargemusic, Brooklyn
Sep 1 @ 6:00 pm

Duo YUMENO will perform “Grandioso”-The Tale of Heike- composed by Daron Hagen. (New York Premier)

Sep
2
Sun
2018
Here and Now Labor Day Festival @ Bargemusic, Brooklyn
Sep 2 @ 4:00 pm

Duo YUMENO will perform “Grandioso”-The Tale of Heike- composed by Daron Hagen. (New York Premier)

Sep
6
Thu
2018
Duo YUMENO concert @ Auditorio Mario Laserna, Los Andes University, Bogota
Sep 6 @ 7:00 pm


Duo YUMENO and Marty Regan (composer, shakuhachi) will have a concert presented by Los Andes University in Bogota, Columbia. For this concert, the duo will perform classical Japanese music, Japanese composer, Sayaka Ichigoro’s work and several works by Marty Regan including their commission piece.
This concert is open to the public, but please register at this link.

Sep
14
Fri
2018
Duo YUMENO Recital @ Eagle Hill Institute, ME
Sep 14 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Duo YUMENO will perform for the first time at the Eagle Hill Institute in Steuben, Maine. The concert, which explores the dialogue between classical Japanese and western music, will feature works by Daron Hagen, Marty Regan, Takuma Itoh and J. S. Bach.

Sep
15
Sat
2018
Duo YUMENO Recital @ Performance Hall, Bagaduce Music Lending Library, ME
Sep 15 @ 7:00 pm

Duo YUMENO will be back in Blue Hill, Maine, presenting a concert at the Performance Hall at Bagaduce Music Lending Library. The diverse, cross-cultural program will feature works by Daron Hagen, Elizabeth Brown, Takuma Itoh, Marty Regan, Sayaka Ishiguro, Kin’ichi Nakanoshima and J. S. Bach.

Sep
16
Sun
2018
Duo YUMENO concert @ First Congregational Church of Cameden, ME
Sep 16 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Duo YUMENO will have a recital at the First Congregational Church in Camden, ME.

Oct
7
Sun
2018
Oct 7, 2018 / Kyo-Shin-An Students Recital @ Tenri Cultural Institute of NY, NY
Oct 7 @ 3:00 pm

Kyo-Shin-An students recital at Tenri Cultural Institute of NY. Kimura will accompany classical pieces on the koto and shamisen.

Oct
13
Sat
2018
Japanese American Citizen League NY @ The Japanese American Association of New York
Oct 13 @ 12:00 pm

The Japanese American Citizens League – New York Chapter invites members and friends to our Annual Meeting! This year’s annual meeting will feature a discussion with scholar-activist Akemi Kochiyama and a performance by Shamisen player Yoko Reikano Kimura.

Nov
4
Sun
2018
Four Seasons in New York – Gems of Japanese Music – vol.13 Autumn @ Center for Remembering and Sharing, White Room
Nov 4 @ 4:00 pm

CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing) invites you to discover traditional Japanese music by the acclaimed koto and shamisen player Yoko Reikano Kimura offered together with an exclusive taste of beautiful Japanese seasonal confectionary prepared by mochi Rin. This will be Vol. 13 and the first concert of the 2018-19 season of Four Seasons in New York — Gems of Japanese Music, which is supported by Mar Creations, Inc.

Program
Kumiuta: Shiki no Kyoku – Songs of Four Seasons – (by Yatsuhashi-kengyo)
Yuku Aki – Autumn passing – (by Kin’ichi Nakanoshima)
Usu no Koe (by Shourei YamatoⅢ)
Zangiku – Withering Chrysanthemum – (by Marty Regan)