Reviews

…the duo played with confident and relaxed commitment. – Not a Single Cloud Exists for shamisen and cello (composed by Yoko Sato) – http://newyorkclassicalreview.com/2016/01/schnyders-brilliant-music-sparks-rich-and-varied-here-and-now-festival/

Kimura’s voice was rich and full-bodied and easily carried over the delicate ensemble. – Yachiyo-jishi (traditional) shamisen and song – http://kcmetropolis.org/issue/november-11-2015/article/east-meets-west-in-fruitful-collaboration

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/

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

…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

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

“…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) –