Kokyu Honkyoku "CHIDORI NO KYOKU" Photo:Toru Kara
"WATATSHUMI" Photo:Toru Kara
Sankyoku Gasso "SHOCHIKUBAI" Photo:Toru Kara
This project featured a traditional Japanese music performance themed on the tradition and innovation surrounding the Kokyu, a bowed string instrument unique to Japan.
A video recording of the recital was subsequently streamed.
1.Kokyu Honkyoku “CHIDORI NO KYOKU”
Composed by Yoshizawa-Kengyo (mid-19th century)
Kokyu: DAISUKE KIBA
Vocals/Koto: FUJIKAIKA HIHARA
2.Original composition “WATATSUMI” (Premiere of new work)
Composed by DAISUKE KIBA (2024)
Shamisen part composed by Kineya Asakichi
Gogen: DAISUKE KIBA
Shamisen: Kineya Asakichi
3.Sankyoku Gasso “SHOCHIKUBAI”
Composed by Mitsuhashi-Koto (late 18th century)
Kokyu part composed by DAISUKE KIBA
Vocals/Sangen: YUJI KIKUOU
Vocals/Koto: SHINTARO OKAMURA
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
