Kimura performed the new opera, Murasaki’s Moon composed by Michi Wiancko at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. There are several reviews on the following sites; The Wall Street Journal New York Classical Review Seen and Heard International blogcritics (6/5/19)
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Duo YUMENO 10th Anniversary Recital, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
Duo YUMENO will have the 10th Anniversary Recital at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall on Saturday, March 2, 2:00 pm. Tickets will be available on Friday, December 7th, 11:00 am. Please visit the Carnegie Hall’s website.
Sep, 2018 / Hogaku Journal, Japan
Three koto concertos performed in the summer of 2018 There is an article about Kimura’s performance of Koto Concerto: Genji (composed by Daron Hagen) at the Wintergreen Music Festival (conductor, Mei-Ann Chen) on the September, 2018 issue of Hogaku Journal. Hogaku Journal is one of the leading monthly magazines about traditional Japanese music scene. (in Japanese) Photo credit (above, article) by Paul Purpura
Sep 1, 2018 / New York Classical Review
…this was the most abstract work on the program and also the most intriguing…the piece had Kimura playing graceful, carefully placed lines against audio that had a strong metrical pulse and etched rhythms. – To the Victims of Cain for solo shamisen and pre-recording (composed by Yoriaki Matsudaira) – http://newyorkclassicalreview.com/2018/09/bargemusics-here-and-now-festival-opens-with-an-evening-of-eclectic-delights/
New York Classical Review | Shamisen
Kimura’s performance of solo shamisen work, “To the Victims of Cain” composed by Yoriaki Matsudaira is featured on New York Classical Review. (09/01/18)
Hogaku Journal September 2018 issue | Koto concerto
Yoko Reikano Kimura is featured on the latest Hogaku Journal (September 2018 issue) in the article, “Three koto concertos in the summer of 2018”. Hogaku Journal is the most popular and leading magazine for traditional Japanese musicians and lovers. (8/27/18)
Aug 12, 2018 / The Japan Times
Duo YUMENO: Making music across the Pacific – Duo YUMENO was featured on The Japan Times in a column, “Why Did You Leave Japan?” The duo talked about their background as well as the cultural difference between Japan and the US.
The Japan Times | Duo YUMENO: Making music across the Pacific
Duo YUMENO (Yoko Reikano Kimura and Hikaru Tamaki) was featured on The Japan Times in a column, “Why Did You Leave Japan?” The duo talked about their background as well as the cultural difference between Japan and the US. (8/12/18)
May, 2018 / ENJOY
Kimura’s extensive interview was featured on ENJOY May 2018 issue. This interview included many stories about her current musical projects, duo’s activities, future plans, etc. (in Japanese)