Autumn @ Setsugekka, NY
Yoko Reikano Kimura, a Yamada-style koto performer and “Setsugekka” in East Village have been co-hosting a Japanese music concert series, “Four Seasons in New York – Gems of Japanese Music – “. Launched in the fall of 2015, the series has offered audiences a chance to experience the sounds of the koto and shamisen throughout the seasons. To date, over 60 pieces have been presented, ranging from classical to contemporary works. Attendees will also enjoy matcha prepared by tea ceremony master Souheki Mori.
Duo YUMENO will bring a multicultural program including its commission work, “Heike Quinto” composed by Daron Hagen as well as traditional Japanese piece to Beiverwyck in Albany, NY.
Duo YUMENO will perform for the special screening of “Japanese Paper Films” tour in Australia. The details about the tour will be announced soon.
Wednesday, November 19th (Brisbane)
Sunday, November 23rd (Sydney)
Thursday, November 27th (Melbourne)
Duo YUMENO will return to “Culture Bridge” concert series presented by Queens Public Library. The program will include duo’s commission work, Daron Hagen’s Cavatina and more.
Duo YUMENO will be featured at the Richard P. Garmany concert series at the Hartt School of Music. This two-day residency program also includes chamber music coachings and seminars for aspiring composers.
INTERWOVEN will celebrate luna new year with a diverse program. The details of the concert will be announced soon!
The performers:
Yoko Reikano Kimura, Koto/Voice
gamin, saenghwang/piri
Keiko Tokunaga, Violin
Emilie-Anne Gendron, Violin
Andy Lin, Viola/Erhu
Hikaru Tamaki, Cello
INTERWOVEN will bring its versatile repertoire at University of Wisconsin Madison’s recital. The program will include “Heike Quinto” composed by Daron Hagen (Duo YUMENO’s commission work) and more. More details about this concert will be announced soon.
The performers:
Yoko Reikano Kimura, Koto/Voice
Keiko Tokunaga, Violin
Dawn Wohn, Violin
Andrew Gonzalez, Viola
Hikaru Tamaki, Cello
INTERWOVEN will be featured at Coppia concert series in Wisconsin-Madison. The program will include Daron Hagen’s Koto Concerto: Genji and more.
Performers:
Yoko Reikano Kimura, Koto/Voice
Keiko Tokunaga, Violin
Dawn Wohn, Violin
Andrew Gonzalez, Viola
Hikaru Tamaki, Cello
Duo YUMENO will return to “Culture Bridge” concert series presented by Queens Public Library. The program will include duo’s commission work, Mayu Masuda’s “Moon Songs”, Daron Hagen’s “Heike Quinto” and more.
Celebrating Japanese Women in Music
Lady Murasaki, who is considered the world’s first novelist, is one of the many women who have played an integral part in Japanese culture. The duo will celebrate such pioneers as well as female composers who continue to shape the future of Japanese music.
Duo YUMENO will work with young composers at the Hartt School to create new works written for koto and cello. The residency program will include workshops with the composers and a session to record the compositions.