CALENDAR

Jan
19
Fri
2018
Four Seasons in New York – Gems of Japanese Music – vol. 10 @ Center for Remembering and Sharing, White Room
Jan 19 @ 7:00 pm

This will be the second 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. Yoko Reikano Kimura will perform four classical pieces, including Chanoyu Ondo – The Lead of Tea Ceremony, while special guest, Souheki Mori leads Shin-no-gyou daisu Temae (真之行台子点前),one of the most formal and elaborate styles of tea serving. There will also be a surprise guest. Matcha tea by Setsugekka and Japanese sweets prepare by mochi Rin will also be served.

Feb
22
Thu
2018
Shamisen concert @ Moriah Senior Center, NY
Feb 22 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Kimura will present a shamisen concert featuring both classical and contemporary repertoires at Moriar Senior Center, NY. (*private performance)

Feb
25
Sun
2018
Kammerrakku Frost @ Tenri Cultural Institute of New York
Feb 25 @ 4:00 pm

Elegant music for string quartet with shamisen and shakuhachi. The Voxare String Quartet with James Nyoraku Schlefer, shakuhachi and Yoko Reikano Kimura, shamisen performing “String Journey” for shamisen and quartet by Schlefer and “Floating Bridge of Heaven” for shakuhachi, shamisen and quartet by Donald Womack. Plus string quartets TBD.

Mar
4
Sun
2018
Duo YUMENO concert (University of Hawaii) @ Orvis Auditorium, University of Hawaii
Mar 4 @ 4:00 pm

Duo YUMENO will perform new pieces composed by Donald Womack, Thomas Osborne and Takuma Itoh.

Mar
8
Thu
2018
Japanese Music Concert (University of Hawaii) @ Choral Room (University of Hawaii)
Mar 8 all-day

Japanese Music Concert presented by Chitopher Yomei (shakuhachi), Mika Kimura (voice), Yoko Reikano Kimura (koto, voice)

Program:
Nasuno (composed by Yamada-kengyo), Seheki no Fu (composed by Kin’ichi Nakanoshima), Aki no Shirabe (composed by Michio Miyagi), Kumiuta – Akashi – (composed by Kitajima-kengyo) and more.

Workshop (University of Hawaii) @ University of Hawaii
Mar 8 @ 12:30 pm

Duo YUMENO will give a workshop at the composition class.

Mar
10
Sat
2018
Duo YUMENO concert (University of Hawaii) @ Orvis Auditorium, University of Hawaii
Mar 10 @ 7:30 pm

Duo YUMENO will perform new pieces composed by young composers at University of Hawaii.

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)