Duo YUMENO will give a world premiere of their commission piece, “hope in one glance for shamisen/voice and cello” composed by Elizabeth Brown.
Queens Library presents Duo YUMENO Recital
A unique concert performed by Japanese instrument, shakuhachi and koto celebrating New Year! The program will include Haru no Umi (Spring Sea), Miyako no Haru (Spring in Kyoto) and more. Complimentary admission for members of Lenox Hill Neighborhood House programs.
Marco Lienhard, shakuhachi
Yoko Reikano Kimura, koto & shamisen
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.