Whether she was zipping through the energetic sections or tossing off the glissandi that make lyrical phrases sound like they’re floating off into the air, Kimura fit every moment into a natural flow. – Maqam for solo shamisen (composed by Marty Regan) – http://artsandculturetx.com/japanese-inspired-sonic-brush-strokes-succeed-at-aperios-season-closer/
Reviews
May 22, 2014 / The News Gazzete
Under Kimura’s practiced hand, there were also occasional dramatic and explosive passages. – Koto Concerto: Genji (composed by Daron Hagen) – http://www.news-gazette.com/arts-entertainment/local/2014-05-22/john-frayne-prairie-ensemble-delights-usual.html
Aug 30, 2013 / New York Times
…unexpectedly groovy – Sankyoku No.1 for shakuhachi, koto and cello (composed by James Nyoraku Schlefer) – http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/31/arts/music/bargemusic-labor-day-festival-features-four-premieres.html
Mar 18, 2013 / New York Times
Yoko Reikano Kimura, playing the shamisen and singing, is superb – BELL (2013 Bessie Award nominated dance work | choreography, Yasuko Yokoshi) – http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/19/arts/dance/yasuko-yokoshis-bell-at-new-york-live-arts.html
Feb, 2011 / San Francisco Examiner
“…Kimura’s performance on the solo shamisen was quite stunning. An elegant refined presence perfectly poised, she played with precision, beauty and the utmost confidence…” by Johnathon Baken – Maqam for solo shamisen (composed by Marty Regan) –