Kokyu Honkyoku “SEMI NO KYOKU” Photo:Toru Kara
Solo Gogen “UNRYU” Photo:Toru Kara
Sankyoku Gasso “SHAKKYO” Photo:Toru Kara
This project comprised a hogaku traditional Japanese music performance themed on traditions and innovations surrounding Japan’s unique bowed string instrument, the Kokyu.
1.Kokyu Honkyoku “SEMI NO KYOKU” composed by Yoshizawa-Kengyo (mid-19th century)
Kokyu DAISUKE KIBA, vocals/koto MINAKO KIKUTAMA
2. Solo Gogen “UNRYU” (premiere of new work)
Composed by DAISUKE KIBA (2023)
Gogen DAISUKE KIBA
3. Sankyoku Gasso “SHAKKYO”
Composed by KANESHICHI YOSHIZAWA/TOSHIRO WAKAMURA (early 18th century)
Kokyu part composed by DAISUKE KIBA (2022)
Vocals/sangen SHINTARO OKAMURA, vocals/koto TOMOYA NAKAI,
Kokyu DAISUKE KIBA
【DAISUKE KIBA Association of KOKYU】
A performance group centered around Kokyu player Daisuke Kiba which was established in 2021 with the aim of engaging in creative projects such as performance and associated activities in concert halls and other venues around Japan, including Metropolitan Tokyo.
Association representative Daisuke Kiba is a professional Kokyu musician, utilizing his specialized knowledge and playing skills to give prominence to Kokyu-specific performance programs.
Kioi Small Hall, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
