The 2nd Reiko Aoki and Nanako Torigoe Duo Koto Recital
Business Overview
This project was a duo recital that explored how Western music could be made to resonate with traditional Japanese instruments. Featuring Reiko Aoki (koto and kokyu/arrangement) and Nanako Torigoe (17-string kokyu and shamisen/arrangement), the main pieces included the second movement of "Summer" from Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" (koto and 17-string kokyu), Saint-Saëns' "Danse Macabre" (17-string kokyu), Tadao Sawai's "Hymn" (koto solo), and Michio Miyagi's "London Night Rain" (koto solo). After repeated live performances and revisions, the performances received a positive response that will lead to further performances and recordings.
- Period of Activity / Project
- Saturday, November 1, 2025
- Venues
- Space Do (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
Profile
[Reiko Aoki]
From childhood, she studied under her grandmothers Michio MIYAGI Naomon, Fumiko SATO and Toyono FUJIKI. Graduated from Ikuta-ryu Sokyoku Major, Department of Japanese Music, Tokyo University of the Arts, Joei Prize. He received the Acanthus Music Award and the Doseikai Award when he graduated. Completed a master's degree at Tokyo University of the Arts and received the Acanthus Music Award. He appeared on NHK Taiga and provided music. He was a grand master of Miyagi-sha Shrine. He presides over the Wagakki Ensemble Masahide.