This concert explores the possibilities of wooden musical instruments under the theme of dance, looking at the diverse tones produced by string orchestra, the marimba, the koto, and the shakuhachi. Organizers hope to broaden the performative expression of wooden instruments and convey their charm and potential to audiences.
Performers
Marimba/xylophone: Teruki Miyagaki
Koto: Ryusei Shikano
Shakuhachi: Saori Yashiro
Japanese dance: Kanoko Nishio
String orchestra: Kazuki Suto, Fumiaki Kasai, Shiruku Izumitani Hikari Yamada, Haruna Ota, Yukiko Okubo, Kotone Mizuno, Sakuha Tamura, Suzune Wada, Takae Kojima, Sayaka Ogawa, Tamaki Asano, Hikaru Namba, Sakurako Taguchi, Mahiro Kurasawa, Soichiro Matsutani, Honoka Inoue, Yuri Tanabe, Toki Mizuno, Scott Lucas
Composition by: Naoki Matsumura
Program
O. Respighi/ Ancient Airs and Dances No.3
Villa-Lobos/Bachianas Brasileiras No.9
Naoki Matsumura (new work premiere)/Gekka no mai (Dance Under Moonlight)
E. Sejourne /Concerto for Marimba and Strings Version 2015
Kinoongakukai Executive Committee
A series of performances called “Concert with wooden instruments” has been held since May 2023 under the theme “exploring the possibilities of wooden musical instruments.” The concerts combine instruments from a wide range of genres, including string, wind, percussion, traditional Japanese instruments, and folk instruments. The Committee also commissions new works to young composers. In addition, it actively promotes the appeal of music featuring wooden instruments through outreach activities, visiting performances etc.
Teruki Miyagaki
“Kinoongakukai” Executive Committee
Representative
termiy0240@gmail.com
Katsushika Symphony Hills Iris Hall,Katsushika City, Tokyo