Today, the “Japanese music” performed in our country encompasses a diverse array of genres. In many cases, each genre pursues its activities independently, in an almost insular way. However, when thinking about the future development of Japanese music, it is necessary for each genre to not only pursue its own activities, but also to understand and interact with a wide range of other fields.
It was this idea that inspired a number of individuals routinely involved in creative activities to form GenPouRen, a federation of composers of contemporary Japanese music for traditional instruments.
Kineya Seihou (founding member of GenPouRen)

For more than half a century since its founding in 1964, GenPouRen has continued to seek to nurture contemporary Japanese music for traditional instruments and explore its prospects through its unflaggingly creative approach.

【Works to Be Performed】
Tokiwazu coomposed by Tokiwazu Eiju
New Nagauta composed by Kineya Katsushiro　
New Shamisen piece composed by Honjo Hidetaro
New Koto Piece (Ikuta school) composed byIkegami Shingo
New Koto Piece (Yamada school) composed by Hagioka Shoin
New Shakuhachi Piece composed by Mizukawa Toshiya