Duo YUMENO – koto/shamisen player Yoko Reikano Kimura and cellist Hikaru Tamaki – will celebrate its tenth anniversary in a concert featuring the world premiere performance of a commissioned work by the prominent Japanese composer, Toshi Ichiyanagi. The concert will also feature works by Daron Hagen and Marty Regan that seamlessly blend Eastern and Western traditions. Japanese shamisen player, Shōho Mutoh will join Kimura in a virtuosic, improvisational rendition of the classic Japanese masterwork, Shin-sarashi.
TOSHI ICHIYANAGI New Work (World Premiere)
DARON HAGEN Appassionato
MARTY REGAN Silence of the Moon
FUKAKUSA KENGYŌ Shin-sarashi (arr. Kin’ichi Nakanoshima)
SAYAKA ISHIGURO Genka Triptyc
Duo YUMENO
··Yoko Reikano Kimura, Koto, Shamisen, and Voice
··Hikaru Tamaki, Cello
Shōho Mutoh, Shamisen
Reona Ito, Speaker
Supported by Consulate General of Japan in New York | Under the auspices of IMJS: Japanese Cultural Heritage Initiatives at Columbia University, Hogaku Journal
*Duo YUMENO’s article on The JAPAN TIMES. – Making music across the Pacific
IMJS celebrate the cultures of Heian and Heisei Eras with a concert presenting music Lady Murasaki describes in her 11th-century novel The Tale of Genji, (in collaboration with the current exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art) and the 2019 Sung Waka Poetry by the Retiring Emperor and Empress of this Heisei Era from their January New Year Poetry Celebration. This concert is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
Kimura will play “Chidori no Kyoko” composed by Yoshizawa-kengyo, and Duo YUMENO’s commission piece. For more details, please visit IMJS website.
The first of the 10th Anniversary septet concerts presented by Kyo-Shin-An Arts. World premieres by Daron Hagen and James Nyoraku Schlefer. (Cassatt String Quartet: Muneko Otani and Jennifer Leshnower, violins; Ah Ling Neu, viola; Elizabeth Anderson, cello) For this concert, Kimura will perform shamisen.
Duo YUMENO will perform their repertoires at New York Consulate General’s residence for the event celebrating “Japan 2019”. This is an invitation only event.
CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing) invites you to discover traditional Japanese music by the acclaimed koto and shamisen player Yoko Reikano Kimura offered together with an exclusive taste of beautiful Japanese seasonal confectionary prepared by mochi Rin. This will be Vol. 14 and the second concert of the 2018-19 season of Four Seasons in New York — Gems of Japanese Music, which is supported by Mar Creations, Inc.
Program:
Murasaki-shikibu – Lady Murasaki – (composed by Kin’ichi Nakanoshima), Kumiuta Akashi (composed by Kitajima-kengyo) , Murasaki no Fu for solo sangen (composed by Minoru Miki)
NCJAA, Chicago will present Duo YUMENO concert. The details is TBA.
Duo YUMENO will present their 9th recital in Chicago featuring Midwest premier of Paraphrase for shamisen and cello composed by Toshi Ichiyanagi. The diverse program will feature the duo’s commission pieces.
Friday, May 17, 4 pm and 6:30 pm
Murasaki’s Moon – World Premiere –
This site-specific opera delves into the life and work of one of the most extraordinary women in Japanese history, Lady Murasaki, author of what is considered the world’s first novel. Shocking modern parallels will be revealed as the story follows Lady Murasaki on her non-traditional path to become one of the most significant literary figures of all time.
Michi Wiancko, composer
Deborah Brevoort, librettist
Eric Einhorn, stage director
Geoffrey McDonald, conductor/music director
Kristen Choi, soprano
Andrew Stenson, tenor
Yoko Reikano Kimura, koto
Satoshi Takeishi, percussion
Kaoru Watanabe, Japanese flutes, percussion, taiko
Aizuri String Quartet
Saturday, May 18, 2 pm and 6 pm
Murasaki’s Moon
This site-specific opera delves into the life and work of one of the most extraordinary women in Japanese history, Lady Murasaki, author of what is considered the world’s first novel. Shocking modern parallels will be revealed as the story follows Lady Murasaki on her non-traditional path to become one of the most significant literary figures of all time.
Michi Wiancko, composer
Deborah Brevoort, librettist
Eric Einhorn, stage director
Geoffrey McDonald, conductor/music director
Kristen Choi, soprano
Andrew Stenson, tenor
Yoko Reikano Kimura, koto
Satoshi Takeishi, percussion
Kaoru Watanabe, Japanese flutes, percussion, taiko
Aizuri String Quartet
Sunday May 19, 11 am and 3 pm
Murasaki’s Moon
This site-specific opera delves into the life and work of one of the most extraordinary women in Japanese history, Lady Murasaki, author of what is considered the world’s first novel. Shocking modern parallels will be revealed as the story follows Lady Murasaki on her non-traditional path to become one of the most significant literary figures of all time.
Michi Wiancko, composer
Deborah Brevoort, librettist
Eric Einhorn, stage director
Geoffrey McDonald, conductor/music director
Kristen Choi, soprano
Andrew Stenson, tenor
Yoko Reikano Kimura, koto
Satoshi Takeishi, percussion
Kaoru Watanabe, Japanese flutes, percussion, taiko
Aizuri String Quartet
Duo YUMENO will return to musicfest NARA!
The duo will perform their diverse repertoire at newly opened lecture hall, Nara Park. This concert is free, but registration is required.
デュオ夢乃リサイタル 京都公演 @ 興聖寺｜Kosho-ji Temple, Kyoto
デュオ夢乃の京都リサイタル公演：
今年も、京都上京区の興聖寺（茶人・古田織部の菩提寺として知られます）にてリサイタルを開催いたします。カーネギーリサイタルにちなんだプログラム。美しい涅槃堂での開催です。
＊プログラムは変更する場合もございます。
Duo YUMENO will have annual Kyoto recital at the historic Kosho-ji Temple in Kyoto. Please enjoy the serene atmosphere at the temple and their music!
デュオ夢乃 東京リサイタル @ 自由学園明日館講堂｜Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan Hall, Tokyo
デュオ夢乃10周年記念リサイタル：
自由学園明日館講堂（重要文化財）での東京公演です。デュオ夢乃結成10周年として、これまでの委嘱作品など多彩なプログラムです。一柳慧氏による委嘱作品「三味線とチェロのためのパラフレーズ」も日本初演致します。
Duo YUMENO will have annual Tokyo recital celebrating their 10th anniversary as a duo. This concert will feature duo’s dynamic repertoires including the latest commission works. The Jiyugakuen-Myonichikan was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and his pupil, Arata Endo.
Kimura will perform a Yamada style’s masterpiece, “Uya no Tsuki” on shamisen at her mentor, Kono Kameyama Recital in Tokyo. The details TBA.
CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing) invites you to discover traditional Japanese music by the acclaimed koto and shamisen player Yoko Reikano Kimura offered together with an exclusive taste of beautiful Japanese seasonal confectionary prepared by mochi Rin. This will be Vol. 15 and the third concert of the 2018-19 season of Four Seasons in New York — Gems of Japanese Music, which is supported by Mar Creations, Inc.
Kimura will perform Mary Regan’s shamisen solo work, Medusa’s Lair. (World Premiere) For more details, please visit Bargemusic website.
Kimura will perform Marty Regan’s shamisen solo work, Medusa’s Lair.(World Premiere) For more details, please visit Bargemusic website.
Kimura will perform Marty Regan’s shamisen solo work, Medusa’s Lair. (World Premiere) For more details, please visit Bargemusic website.
Duo YUMENO will have a concert presented by Stonington Opera House in Maine.
Duo YUMENO will return to the concert series presented by Eagle Hill Institute in Steuben, ME. Each concert is followed by an optional dinner for guests who enjoy an extended evening at Eagle Hill with friends in the company of the musicians. Reservations need to be made by 10AM of the program day.
Duo YUMENO will return to the Vankerkay Concert series in a beautiful port city, Blue Hill, ME. The details TBA.
Duo YUMENO will have two outreach programs for children in Dresden and Halldale, ME.
Kimura will perform shamisen/koto at the Basil Twist’s Dogugaeshi presented by Le Festival Mondial des Theatres de Marionnettes. Dogugaeshi was originally commissioned by The Japan Society of New York in 2004 with support from Creative Capital, The MAP Fund, Doris Duke Charitable Trust and The Jim Henson Foundation. Originally the music was performed by authorized master musician Yumiko Tanaka.
Dogugaeshi will start at 11:00 am, 16:00 pm, and 21:00 pm on Sep 21.
Kimura will perform shamisen/koto at the Basil Twist’s Dogugaeshi presented by Le Festival Mondial des Theatres de Marionnettes. Dogugaeshi was originally commissioned by The Japan Society of New York in 2004 with support from Creative Capital, The MAP Fund, Doris Duke Charitable Trust and The Jim Henson Foundation. Originally the music was performed by authorized master musician Yumiko Tanaka.
Dogugaeshi will start at 10:00 am, 14:00 pm and 18:00 pm on September 22.
Kimura will perform koto with violinist, Keiko Tokunaga. (Invitation only)
Kimura will appear at the Kyoshin An Arts’s 10th anniversary concert.
Celestial Dreams a new KSA commission by Matthew Shorten *WORLD PREMIERE
Interludes by Matthew Harris
Full Out Stillness by James Nyoraku Schlefer
Serenade in C major, Op. 10 by Ernő Dohnányi
TICKETS
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Kimura will appear at the Kyoshin An Arts’s 10th anniversary concert.
Circles of Light by Thomas Osborne
No Fear (Of Silence) by Douglas Cuomo
We Shall (Surely) Meet Again by James Nyoraku Schlefer
Three Flame Love by John King WORLD PREMIERE
Yachiyo Jishi – Fujinaga Kengyō
TICKETS
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SINGLE TICKETS $25 advance|$30 door, $10 off for students, seniors; kids under 12 free.
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コンサート光ソサエティ主催公演＠日本外国特派員協会 @ The Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan, Tokyo
コンサート光ソサエティ主催公演。木村伶香能（箏）は、三善晃（1933-2013) 作曲「流觴曲水譜」を菅原久仁義（尺八）、渡辺由布子（箏）、平田紀子（十七絃）の各氏と演奏いたします。
Kimura will perform Ryushokyokusui-fu composed by Akira Miyoshi (1933-2013)with Yuko Watanabe(koto), Noriko Hirata (17-string koto) and Kuniyoshi Sugawara (shakuhachi).
Kimura will perform shamisen and koto with Basil Twist’s performance. Basil Twist is among the world’s most innovative and acclaimed puppeteers. For more details, please visit ACC NYC gala 2019.
Kimura will perform at Texas A&M University’s residency program with David Kansuke Wheeler, shakuhachi. This residency program will include lecture demonstrations about Japanese music history, especially Sankyoku-style (koto, shamisen, shakuhachi) music and Jiuta music.