Sounds of Kyoto: Koto & Hichiriki Live Performance

Gate Open: 5:30 PM

Program Start: 6:00 PM | Ends: 7:30 PM

Fee: $35 General, 10% of for members / $40 at Gate

Join us for an intimate evening of traditional Japanese music set in the tranquil beauty of a serene garden. This special concert features Kyoto-based koto artist Yumi Nishio, whose delicate and evocative playing brings the rich tones of the koto to life; renowned hichiriki master Ryousuke Fukami, whose expressive wind instrument adds depth and emotion to each piece; and the soulful sounds of the Shinobue bamboo flute, completing a harmonious collaboration.

Audiences will be treated to a rare blend of traditional and contemporary Japanese music, where gentle koto strings meet the rich, resonant tones of the hichiriki and the lyrical melodies of the Shinobue. From classical court-inspired pieces to innovative modern arrangements, this performance offers a journey into the elegance, subtlety, and emotional depth of Japanese musical tradition, brought to…