Free Family Open Day
12:00 - 5:00 PM
Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR 97205) Map
Mitsuki's performance starts at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30.
For more information call (503) 226-2811
Mochitsuki Portland
Scottish Rite Center (1512 SW Morrison Street, Portland, OR 97205) Map
1:30 PM
For more information, visit mochipdx.org/
Past 2011 Performances
Mitsuki Dazai,Koto Concert for Japan Disaster Relief
5:30 PM
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (1430 Johnson Lane Eugene, OR) Map
Free admission. Donation collected for Mercy Corps Oregon Japan Relief Fund
For more information call (541)346-3027
Fundraiser for tsunami in Japan with Mitsuki Dazai, master koto player
Tsunami Books (2585 Willamette St. Eugene, OR 97405) Map
7:30 PM (doors open 7 PM)
Free admission. Donation collected for Mercy Corps Oregon Japan Relief Fund
For more information call (541) 345-8986, http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=135380199869145
Mitsuki Dazai koto solo performance at Sakura Festival
2:30 PM
Uwajimaya Plaza (10500 SW Beaverton Hillsdate Hwy Beaverton, OR 97005) Map
For more information call (503) 643-4512
Asian Kite Festival
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Mitsuki will be back on Green Show stage in July & August 2011!
Ashland, OR 97520 Map
O-Tsukimi, Moonviewing Event at Portland Japanese Garden
Portland Japanese Garden (611 SW Kingston Ave. Portland, OR 97205) Map
For more information call (503) 542-0280
Sawai Koto-kai Hawaii 25th Anniversary Concert
7:30 PM
Orvis Auditorium (2600 Campus Rd., Honolulu, HI 96822) Map
Tickets at the Door. $15 General Admission, $10 Seniors, Students, University of Hawaii Faculty/Staff (with ID)
For more information call (808) 956-8975
An Evening of Traditional Japanese Music - Shakuhachi and Koto
Shakuhachi Master Kaoru Kakizakai and Koto Master Mitsuki Dazai
Nagomi Tea House (519 6th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98104) (Old Uwajimaya Store) Map
7:30 PM
For more Information, email Patrick Johnson (
Portland Art Museum Members' Party
6 PM
Portland Art Museum Field Sunken Ballroom (1119 SW Park Ave. Portland, OR 97205) Map
PAM members only
BRAZIL TOUR (Sponsored by The Japan Foundation, New York)
Koto master Masayo Ishigure Mitsuki (NY), Mitsuki Dazai (OR)Shakuhachi master Marco Lienhard (NY)
FUNDACAO UNIVERSA
7:00 PM
SGAN 609 M —dulo A L2 Norte- Asa Norte Bras’lia - DF
Cep 70850-090
Estœdio Conservat—rio Pernambucano de Mœsica
Av. Jo‹o de Barros, 594, Santo Amaro, Recife, Pernambuco
6:00 PM
XV Feria Japonesa do Recife Palco principal
11:00 AM & 6:15 PM
Rua do Bom Jesus, Recife Antigo, Recife, Pernambuco
visit her pages at
North Pacific Music and CD Baby
Japan Night
Erb Memorial Ballroom on the University of Oregon campus
Eugene, OR
6:30 pm
For more information call JSO (541) 346-4389
Mochitsuki Portland
Scottish Rite Center (1512 SW Morrison Street, Portland , OR 97205)
2:00 pm
For more information, visit www.mochipdx.org
Asian Celebration
Lane County Fairgrounds (796 W. 13th Ave. Eugene, OR 97402)
For more information, call the Asian Council Entertainment Committee (541) 284-0480
Japanese Koto Performance by Mitsuki Dazai and her friends
2:00 PM
Asian Celebration, Lane County Fairgrounds (796 W. 13th Ave. Eugene, OR 97402)
Admission Adults $4/day, 12 & Under Free
www.asiancelebration.org
Aloha Friday: Remembering the 100th/442nd RCT Featuring Koto music by Mitsuki Dazai
6:45 PM
Hodgepodge Restaurant (2190 W. 11th Eugene, OR)
Memorial Service for victims of earthquake/tsunami disaster in Japan, at Portland Japanese Garden
5-7 PM
Portland Japanese Garden (611 SW Kingston Ave. Portland, OR 97205)
www.kptv.com/news/27246729/detail.html
From Oregon with Love: A benefit concert for the Mercy Corps Oregon Japan Relief Fund
With support from Port of Portland & Delta Airlines
1st Show 2 PM - 2nd Show 7 PM
Aladdin Theater (3017 SE Milwaukie, Portland)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jReHt7jUC8w
Mitsuki's performance at the concert: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhpn2e0L-uY&feature=player_embedded#at=30
Japan Relief Festival
Agate Hall, University of Oregon Campus (1791 Agate St Eugene, OR 97403)
2010 Performances
Richmond Elementary School New Year's Celebration
Artists: Mitsuki Dazai, koto, Kazuyo Ito, taiko
Richmond Elementary School (2276 SE 41st Ave, Portland, OR 97214)
6:30 PM
Sorry, this event is not open to the public.
Japan Night
EMU Building (1228 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403)
Further information: University of Oregon, Japanese Students Organization (541) 346-4389
Reservation required.
When East Meets West
THE AFTERGLOW: EXCLUSIVE CONCERT & MUSICIANS' RECEPTION
Visit with Mitsuki Dazai and Craig J. Green while enjoing Japanese hors d'oeuvres and a selection of fine wines after the concert.
The ART MUSEUM of Eastern Idaho (300 S. Capital Ave. Idaho Falls, ID 83402)
6:30 PM
$40 per person includes concert, hors d'oeuvres and wine
For more informataion contact Chris Hatch chatch@theartmuseum.org or Phone 208/ 524-7777. See Mitsuki-East-West.pdf
When East Meets West
CONCERT
The ART MUSEUM of Eastern Idaho (300 S. Capital Ave. Idaho Falls, ID 83402)
7:00 PM
For more informataion contact Chris Hatch chatch@theartmuseum.org or Phone 208/ 524-7777
Limited seating. See Mitsuki-East-West.pdf
"Aka-e" (Vermillion Passion) Concert
Artists: Mitsuki Dazai, koto, Joe Powers, harmonica, James Nyoraku Schlefer, shakuhachi, Naoko Aoki, piano
The Old Church (1422 SW 11th, Portland, OR)
7:30 PM
Further information: Kimiko King, Executive Producer (503) 297-3666 or (503) 318-9185
Music of Japan
Artists: Mitsuki Dazai, koto -- James Nyoraku Schlefer, shakuhachi
Beall Concert Hall (961 E 18th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403, Tel:(541) 346-5678)
8 PM
Further information: Mark Levy, University of Oregon School of Music (541) 346-2852 or email mlevy@uoregon.edu
Asian Celebration
Lane County Fairgrounds (796 W. 13th Ave. Eugene, OR 97402)
Further information: Asian Council Entertainment Committee (541) 284-0480
Mitsuki Dazai's Koto Performance
For Children 3:30pm -- For Adults 4:00pm
Driftwood Public Library, 801 SW Hwy 101 #201, Lincoln City, OR 97367 http://www.driftwoodlib.org
For more information, call (541) 996-2277
Mitsuki Dazai's Koto Performance
Ledding Library of Milwaukie, 10660 SE 21st Avenue, Milwaukie, OR 97222 http://www.milwaukie.lib.or.us
For more information, call (503) 786-7580
Koto Workshop
Epworth United Methodist Church, 1333 S.E. 28th Ave., Portland, OR 97214
1 pm
For more information, call Michael Walcott (971) 235-2478
Private Wedding Party (sorry, this is not open to public)
Oregon Electric Station, Eugene Oregon
Koto Performance at PDX (Open to public)
PDX Portland International Airport at Clock Tower on the departing floor
Artist Stephen White's Luminessence "Light Sculptures" Artist's Reception
Mitsuki will play as a guest artist.
Springfield Museum, 590 Main St Springfield, OR
5:30 pm
More info: (541) 726-2300
Koto Performance at PDX (Open to public)
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
PDX Portland International Airport at Clock Tower on the departing floor
Free Admission
Haru-Matsuri at Sheridan Japanese School
Sheridan Japanese School, 430 SW Monroe St., Sheridan, OR 97378
10 am - 4 pm
More info: (503) 843-3400
Koto Performance at PDX (Open to public)
2 pm - 5 pm
PDX Portland International Airport at Clock Tower on the departing floor
Free Admission
Mitsuki Dazai Solo Koto at PDX Clock Tower
Noon - 3 pm
PDX Portland International Airport
Free Admission
Duo Koto
Mitsuki Dazai & Yukiko Vossen
Special Guests: LeeAnn Sterling & Peter Zisa
3:00 pm
Weigand Recital Hall (3rd Floor of B.P. John Administration Building)
Marylhurst University, 17600 Pacific Highway (Hwy 43)
For more information, call (360) 600-8095
Admission ?ree but donations appreciated
Mitsuki Dazai on koto at Sushi PURE for their 1st Anniversary
6 pm - 8 pm
Weigand Recital Hall (3rd Floor of B.P. John Administration Building)
5th Street Market, 296 E 5th St, Eugene, OR 97401
For more information, call (541) 654-0608
Enjoy music with delicious Japanese cuisine!!
Lecture & Demonstration of Japanese Koto for OLLI
(Osher Life-long Learning Institute at University of Oregon)
Baker Center at the University of Oregon campus
1:30 pm
Sorry, this event is not open to the public.
Portland Japanese Garden O-Tsukimi: Moonviewing
Portland Japanese Garden
For more information, visit www.japanesegarden.com/events/moonviewing or call (503) 542-0280
Mitsuki Dazai at Green Show
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Ashland, OR
For more information, visit www.osfashland.org
Mitsuki Dazai at Green Show
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Ashland, OR
For more information, visit www.osfashland.org
LiTFUSE
Mitsuki will join the LiTFUSE Poets' workshop.
LiTFUSE Poets' Workshop 10.8.10-10.10.10. LiTFUSE is an annual weekend-long poets' workshop held in Tieton, WA (near Yakima),
for poets of all ages, abilities & styles. LiTFUSE combines writing, performance, meditation, music, camaraderie
and natural beauty to IGNiTE your muse.
This year's featured artist, teacher & poet Ingrid Wendt, leads a faculty with deep experience and varied styles. Free home stays are available.
For more information and to register, please visit www.litfuse.us, or contact michael@litfuse.us Northwest Writers, UNiTE!
Tieton, WA
For more information, visit www.litfuse.us
Sake Fest PDX
The Governor Hotel (614th SW 11th, Portland)
6 pm - 8:30 pm
Experience the Japanese Sake, Plum wine, Beer with fine food!
Admission; $47.50 per person in advance online SakeFestpdx.com until September 30th; $65 after September 30th and at the door (Adults 21 and older only)
For detail, please visit SakeFestpdx.com
Honoring Eight Japanese Garden Masters
Multnomah Athletic Club, 1849 SW Salmon St, Portland
6 pm - 10 pm
Admission: Portland Japanese Garden Members$50/ Non-members $60
Reservation required. For detail and reservation, visit www. japanesegarden.com or call (503) 542-0287
Koto Mini Concert
Nichibei Kaikan (1759 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA)
3:30 pm
Mitsuki Dazai, Shoko Hikage, Yuki Yasuda Shoko
150th Anniversary of the Kanrin Maru's Arrival in San Francisco
San Francisco City Hall Rotunda (1 Carlton B Goodlett Pl, #200, San Francisco, CA)
6 pm
"Like a Bird" performance by 20 koto players
2009 Performances
Free Performances at Selected Libraries
This is a part of their celebration of Oregon Reads 2009* which focus on Japanese culture.
If you live close and have the opportunity, please make plans to visit
one of these uniquely intimate library performances and enjoy her koto music!
| January 16th (Fri) 6:30 PM Corvallis Library February 3rd (Tue) 7 PM Lake Oswego Public Library 9th (Mon) 6:30 PM West Linn Public Library 21st (Sat) 10 AM Hillsdale Library | March 7th (Sat) 1 PM Astoria Library 10th (Tue) 7 PM Salem Library 15th (Sun) 3 PM Lincoln City Library |
Stubborn Twig is the true story of three generations of a Japanese-American family,
spanning across the 20th century in Hood River, Portland and Eugene.
Mitsuki's Additional Performances in January & February 2009
Japan Night at the University of Oregon
with her student, Ariyon Kawai
February 14th (Sat)
Asian Celebration with her students
Zinta Sovers & Ariyon Kawai
Special Event for Japanese-American Community
Portland Japanese Garden
Members Only
Koto Performance for the Japanese Culture Club
Columbia Basin College
2600 North 20th Ave., Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-0511
Free Admission
Japanese Koto Music Performance
At Hollywood Library
4040 NE Tillamook St., Portland, OR 97212
(503) 988-5391
Free Admission
The Dragon Kiln Crosses Cultures
Jack Troy (Lecture)
Mitsuki Dazai (Japanese Koto Performance)
Performing Art Center of Clatsop Community College
1653 Jerome Avenue, Astoria, OR 97103
Open to the Public
More information, call Richard Rowland (503) 338-2449
or email Any Hankins ccc-ceramicworkshops@live.com
Sakura Festival At Uwajimaya Plaza
Mitsuki Dazai, Yukiko Vossen & Aki Kitagawa
10500 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 643-4512
Free Admission
Showcase of Japanese Music
Performed by Zinta Sovers (koto, shamisen, 17 string bass koto)
Mituski Dazai (koto, 17 string bass koto)
& Larry Tyrrell (shakuhachi)
Oregon Latvian Center
5500 SW Dosch Rd, Portland, OR
(503) 246-9482
Private Wedding Party
Junction City, OR
Mitsuki's solo performance
for the resident of Holladay Park Plaza, Portland, OR
Oriental Culture Showcase
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
at the University of Oregon campus
Eugene, OR
Private Party
Portland Japanese Garden
Portland, OR
Mitsuki's solo Performance
Portland Japanese Garden
Portland, OR
Hiroshima/Nagasaki Commemoration Event
Alton Baker Park, Eugene, OR
6:30 PM Community Potluck
8:30 PM Walk to pond for lantern ceremony with koto music by Mitsuki Dazai
Organized by Justice Not War Coalition, CALC, etc.
For more information JNW (541) 521-0596 or CALC (541) 485-1755
Summer's Highlight!!
PROUD PAPA PRODUCTIONS & THE NEW DREAM DAY CARE CENTER
Koto Player/Instructor/Recording Artist MITSUKI DAZAI
& Singer/Songwriter/Recording Artist SIMONE WHITE
At The New Dream Day Care Center1295 W. 18th (corner of Polk & 18th), Eugene, OR
This is a rare opportunity to hear this pair of accomplished musicians on the same program.
Parking: There is limited parking at the center.
Additional parking is located across 18th at the Lutheran church or along 17th.
Refreshments: In the spirit of a "house concert"
we suggest attendees bring snacks and beverages to share during intermission.
RSVP: For those of you who have responded a seat is being reserved.
For those of you who are coming but haven't responded,
please do so in order to be assured of a seat for this concert.
Contact Stephen White/Proud Papa Productions
3400 View Ln., Eugene, OR 97405. Call (541) 344-2124
Suggested Donation: $10-$20 - All donations will go to the artists.
B.Y.O.Cushion: Seating is on metal folding chairs.
If your comfort requires it, please bring your own cushion.
Private Wedding Party
Vancouver, WA
Theodore Marie Annual Dinner
Eugene Country Club, Eugene, OR
6 PM-8 PM
Sorry, this event is not open for public
Festival Japan
Uwajimaya Plaza, 10500 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton, OR 97005
For more information contact JASO (Japan America Society of Oregon) (503) 552-8811
or visit www.jaso.org
Mitsuki Dazai Performs with the Koto
Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Street Hood River, 97031
3 PM - 4 PM
Donation Appreciated.
I am very excited to perform at the beautiful Hood River community center.
I will play my favorite selection of koto music from traditional to contemporary.
For more information, call (541) 387-8877 or visit the website:
http://www.columbiaarts.org/more-arts/2009/09-05/mitsukiDazai.html
O-Tsukimi: Moonviewing
Portland Japanese Garden
For reservation, call (503) 542-0280
or email events@japanesegarden.com
For more information visit www.japanesegarden.com/events/moonviewing
World Harmony-Musical Instrument from Around the Globe:
Museum of Natural and Cutural History 1680 East 15th Ave., University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403
This is one of the special events of the exhibit with a panel of several of the artists including Mitsuki.
For more information, call (541) 346-3116 or visit the website:
http://natural-history.uoregon.edu
Reception to Honor Bruce Brenn
Chair of the Advisory Board, Center for Japanese Studies, PSU.
Mr. Brenn was recently recognized by the Government of Japan with the Order of the Rising Sun
for his lifelong service in promoting education about and business relations with Japan.
The Shogun's Gallery (1111 NW 23rd Ave. Portland, OR 97210)
7:15 PM - 9:45 PM
Sorry, this event is not open to the public.
"World Harmony: Musical Instruments From Around The Globe"
Mitsuki's instrument is displayed at Museum of Natural and Cultural History
on the University of Oregon campus.
1680 East 15th Ave. Eugene, OR 97403
For more information call (541) 346-3024
or visit http://natural-history.uoregon.edu/Pages/world_harmony.html
This is a very interesting exibit and you should not miss it!
2008 Performances
Full House in France!Mitsuki had a tour in France with International Harmonica virtuoso Joe Powers (www.joepowers.com). This unique combination was truly welcomed at the Harmonica Sur Cher (International Harmonica Festival) on the 3rd of May. Mitsuki was invited to this festival in conjunction with the 150th year anniversary of the Japan-France relationship. She also performed at Maison du Japon in Paris on the 4th of May."It was a very exciting tour and I really enjoyed introducing the koto to a new audience. I'm honored to play with Joe Powers, whose musical talent brought him back to the festival for the second year. I would like to express my thanks to Ms. Miwa Lieberherr and Ms. Kimiko King from PanMusica www.panmusica.net. They did a wonderful job building a communication bridge beween America and France. I also appreciate the support of the Consulate General of Japan in Portland, Oregon, and Northwest Airlines. Traveling with the koto is always difficult but their efforts made the trip a smooth one." Mitsuki Mitsuki traveled to Eastern Europe in February! As a member of "Koto & Shakuhachi Quintet", she traveled to Belgrade, Serbia, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Zagreb, Croatia with five performances and one workshop. Mitsuki performed at the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho on 29th of February and 1st of March. She played some solo repertoire and also improvised with a guitarist Craig Green. 10th of July Mitsuki performed at the Portland Japanese Garden 45th Anniversary Garden Gala. |
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August 2008 Performances
First Friday At The Library
Misuki's Solo Performance
Eugene, Oregon
Friday, August 1, 2008
6:00 pm «» Free admission!
Hiroshima/Nagasaki Commemoration
Eugene, Oregon
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
7:00 pm «» Free admission
Yerba Buena Garden Festival
Mitsuki will perform as a member of Sawai Koto School
Thursday, August 14, 2008
12:30 pm
Some Previous Performances
Mitsuki's Solo Performance
At The Sakura Festival
10500 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy.
Beaverton, Oregon
Saturday, April 19, 2008
11:00 am
For More Information: (503) 643-4512
Mitsuki's Solo Performance
At The Ceramic Showcase by Oregon Potters Association
On MAX Light Rail line
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Portland, Oregon
Friday, April 25, 2008
7:00 pm
For More Information visit www.oregonpotters.org
Uwajimaya 10th Anniversary
Saturday, 17th of May at Uwajimaya Plaza
Moonviewing Event
Sunday through Tuesday, 14th-16th of September at the Portland Japanese Garden
An Evening of Japanese Music
Special Guests
Kazue Sawai (koto, jushichigen)
Peter Hill (shakuhachi)
Joe Powers (harmonica)
"Kazue Sawai is a Vladimir Horowitz of the Koto!" -Michael Hoppe, Grammy Award nominated composer .
Thursday, January 17, 2008
7:00 pm doors 7:30 pm show, All Ages, Free
Parking
University of Portland Buckley Center Auditorium
5000 N. Willamette Boulevard Portland, Oregon
Free Parking
TICKETS: $15 advance, $20 at the door
For more information: Producer Mitsuki Dazai (541) 513-6417 www.kotomelodies.com
or
Shogun's Gallery (503) 224-0328 www.shogunsgallery.com
Marylhurst University Faculty Recital
Mitsuki Dazai performs traditional Japanese music on the koto
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - 12:30 pm
Marylhurst University, Wiegand Recital Hall
17600 Pacific Highway (HWY 43) Marylhurst, Oregon
TICKETS: Free AdmissionFor information, call 503-699-6263
Sounds of Japan: Shakuhachi & Koto
Traditional and modern music
with Koto Artist Mitsuki Dazai
and Shakuhachi Master Peter Hill
Saturday, November 3rd, 2007 - 2 PM
Oregon Buddhist Temple
3720 SE 34th Avenue, Portland, Oregon
TICKETS: $10 Bento Box $10 Tickets also available at Shogun's Gallery: 1111 NW23rd, Portland, OR (503-224-0328)
Following the performance, those who have reserved a bento are invited to join us as we meet our performers.
Questions: 503 345 8543 or ttomiko@yahoo.com
541-513-6417 or mizki@centurytel.net
The University of Oregon School of Music and Dance Presents
World Music Series
Music of JAPAN
Mitsuki Dazai, koto Peter Hill, shakuhachi
Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007 - 8:00 p.m.
GERLINGER ALUMNI LOUNGE
1484 University St. - Eugene, Oregon
TICKETS: $12 General Admission, $8 Students & Seniors; available at the door.Gerlinger is wheelchair accessible; for special seating needs, call Janet Stewart at 346-5679.
www.music.uoregon.edu
Mitsuki Dazai is a graduate of Japan's renowned Kunitachi College of Music, and completed studies in traditional and contemporary koto music at the Ikuta School and the Sawai Koto Conservatory. She is active in solo and ensemble concerts and festivals throughout the U.S. and Japan. Mitsuki's musical background is diverse as a performer, innovator, and arranger. Her performances often incorporate western, pop, and improvisational elements, challenging the many voices of the koto.
Peter Hill is one of the foremost performers and authorities on the shakuhachi outside of Japan. He began his studies in Kyoto in 1988, eventually spending seven years learning from master players, including grandmaster Yokoyama Katsuya, from whom he received his master teaching license. In 2002 Solo and duet presentation of Japanese music, from traditional to contemporary Hill won first prize in the New King of Shakuhachi Competition in Tokyo - the first foreign player to win this prize.
FREE Lecture-Demo Saturday, Oct. 27 - 3 p.m. Gerlinger Alumni Lounge
For more info, contact Mark Levy at 346-2852 or e-mail mlevy@uoregon.eduCo-sponsors: Japan Foundation, UO Center for Asian & Pacific Studies,
UO Office of International Programs, and Oregon Humanities Center
62nd Anniversary Hiroshi & Nagasaki Commemoration
I just want to let you know that I will perform on Sunday, the 5th of August at Alton Baker Park (at the Duck Pond) around 8:30PM for the 62nd Anniversary Hiroshima & Nagasaki Commemoration.
I moved to Eugene area in May of 2002. In August, I read an article about this event on Register Guard and, as a Japanese, I was very impressed and moved...
The next year I got a phone call and was asked to play at this event and since then I join them every year.
I play my koto at the lantern ceremony.
It is a special moment as a musician.. playing my instrument praying for the peace.
I know that in the US, there are people from whole over the world. They have different background, different culture, different language, different religion, and different politics.
But there must be a time we should forget about the DIFFERENCE and just hope to have a peaceful world.
For me, this is the time.
If you want to share the special time with me, please come!
For more information, call JNW 521-0596 or CALC 485-1755.
Sincerely,
Mitsuki Dazai
Friday, June 22nd at Seattle's Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park
A KOTO-SHAKUHACHI DIALOGUE
Hougaku means traditional Japanese music, from the Zen-inspired solo shakuhachi (bamboo flute) pieces of the Komuso, the "Monks of Nothingness" of medieval Japan, to the ethereal solo koto (harp) pieces of the Edo period (1603-1867), to dynamic modern works of the late 20th century. as Peter Hill (shakuhachi) and Mitsuki Dazai (koto) present solo pieces and duets that range across the whole palette of this wonderfully rich musical tradition.About the Artists
Seattle's own Peter Hill spent 7 years in Japan studying the shakuhachi with some of Japan's best players, including grandmaster Katsuya Yokoyama, and is one of only a handful of shakuhachi players outside of Japan to have mastered what is often called the world's most expressive (and difficult) wind instrument. His performances have thrilled and mesmerized audiences both here and in Japan, and he has won some of the highest praise and honors ever bestowed on a non-Japanese player.Majoring in classical voice at renowned Kunitachi College of Music in Tokyo, Mitsuki Dazai was drawn to non-western traditional music. Fascination with ethnomusicology brought her full-circle to the traditional instrument of her own country, the koto. Noting the cultural veneration for this instrument, she pursued studies in contemporary koto music under modern Koto Masters Tadao Sawai and Kazue Sawai. Her musical resume is both diverse and extensive: composing, arranging, innovating and performing koto music in different styles and venues.
Doors open at 7:30PM and the performance begins at 8PM.
Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 advancepurchase, and $10 for students and seniors.
Seattle's Asian Art Museum
1400 East Prospect Street
Volunteer Park
Seattle, WA 98112-3303
For advance ticket purchases or further information email pnwshakuhachi@yahoo.com or call 206-276-4802
Past Performances
2007 Performances
4/21 Sakura Festival at Uwajimaya Plaza in Beaverton, OR3/31 Mitsuki Dazai's CD Release Party Oregon Wine Warehouse in Eugene, OR
3/24 Mistuki Dazai's CD Release Party Shogun's Gallery in Portland, OR
2/24, 25 "Music of the Far East Redux" Concert of Choral Arts Ensemble in Portland, OR
2/17 Asian Celebration in Eugene, OR
2/12 Chante'n Chante concert in Tokyo, Japan
1/31 "Music At Midweek " at University of Portland, OR
1/26 "Music Today" at University of Oregon in Eugene, OR
2006 Performances
11/6 An Evening of Japan's Musical Heritage at Whitsell Auditorium Portland Art Museum in Portland, OR10/26 Boise State University in ID
9/29 Sawai Kazue concert in Seattle, WA
8/5 Obon Festival at Buddhist Temple in Portland, OR
7/13 Oregon Bach Festival at Hult Center in Eugene, OR
6/26, 27 Zen Music of Japan in Seattle, WA
6/24 World Beat Festival, Salem, OR
5/27 Ensemble East & West at Eastern Oregon University, OR
5/13 "World of Songs" at Portland Conservatory of Music in Portland, OR
4/22 Sakura Festival in Beaverton, OR
3/17, 18 Koto Phase concerts in Chicago, IL
3/2, 3 Japan Festival in Boise, IH
2/18 Asian Celebration in Eugene, OR
1/22,25 Ensemble East & West concerts in Portland, OR
2005 Performances
10/1 Agnieszka Laska Dancers "Autumn" Majestic Theater in Corvallis, OR9/17 Festival Japan in Portland, OR
8/27 Moriah Rendezvous in Sheridan, OR
7/24 Art & Wine Festival in Portland, OR
6/25 Art Festival in Roseburg, OR
6/12 Musical Moment 05 in Portland, OR
5/30 Folklife Festival, Seattle, WA
5/7, 8 Koto Phase concert "Hibiki" in Chicago, IL
4/30 Sakura Festival in Beaverton, OR
2/15 Asian Celebration in Eugene, OR
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