KAWAI Ikuko and HIBIKI duo

The Japan Foundation, London is delighted to present an enthralling one-off concert that blends KAWAI Ikuko's globally acclaimed, refined brand of classical violin performance with traditional Japanese accompaniment courtesy of shakuhachi player KOMINATO Akihisa and hand drum player MOCHIZUKI Satasuke. 

Set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the majestic Actors' Church, the trio will perform a variety of pieces, including KAWAI's original compositions that have enchanted audiences the world over. 

Make sure you don't miss this phenomenal fusion of Western classical and Japanese traditional music! 

Programme:

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750) Sanctus ～from Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring～

Edward William Elgar (1857 – 1934) Salut d’Amour

Hymn Amazing Grace

Various Japanese instrument performance

TAKI Rentaro (1879 – 1903) Kojo no Tsuki

Traditional Sakura

Various Japanese song medley

Irish folk song Londonderry Air

KAWAI Ikuko (b. 1968) Yugo ～from The Tale of Genji～

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 – 1893) Arr. KAWAI Ikuko (b. 1968) White Legend ～from Swan Lake～

KAWAI Ikuko (b. 1968) Blue Bird

KAWAI Ikuko (b. 1968) Once Upon a Time

Presented by the Japan Foundation.

Supported by All Nippon Airways.