New York’s music scene reflects the diverse and vibrant culture of the city. Yoko Reikano Kimura began “Four Seasons in New York – Gems of Japanese Music –” series in the fall of 2015. As a Japanese instrumentalist, Kimura hopes to introduce the brilliance of traditional Japanese music, which is still being passed on to future generations after many centuries. Since the first concert, over 65 works from the classical repertoire have been introduced in the concert series. Please come and experience the sounds of Japanese Music. After the concert, matcha will be served by Souheki Mori, tea master and the owner of Setsugekka, which is the destination of matcha connoisseurs in New York.
This concert series is co-presented by Yoko Reikano Kimura and Setsugekka. Supported by Hogaku Journal.
Hototogisu – Little Cuckoo – (by Yamada-kengyo)
Choryu – Tide – (by Seiju Suzuki)
*Thankfully the tickets are almost sold-out. Please make reservation in advance.
Parthenia and Duo YUMENO combine their artistry to blend east with west, old with new, in works for koto and cello, viol consort, and five viols and koto, featuring dances by John Dowland and a world premier by Japanese composer Yoko Sato.
Parthenia is one of the most leading consort music ensembles in New York city and it is hailed by the New Yorker as “one of the brightest lights in New York’s early-music scene.” Duo YUMENO is Yoko Reikano Kimura, koto and voice, and Hikaru Tamaki, cello and viol.