Music From Japan
Saturday, February 20, 2010 8:00 pm
Music From Japan Festival 2010
35th Anniversary
Naoyuki Miura, Artistic Director
Sukeyasu Shiba’s Gagaku Universe
Reigakusha Gagaku Ensemble
Stephen Pier · dancer/choreographer
Maya Sakai · mikomai (shrine dance)
Bridget Kibbey · harp
The Reigakusha Gagaku Ensemble, founded and directed by Sukeyasu Shiba, performs his compositions, from brand new commissions to a reconstruction of centuries-old Dunhuang notation fragments. Stephen Pier dances his own choreography in Shotorashion. Not to be missed is a rare opportunity to hear Mr. Shiba playing Ichigyo no Fu on the ryuteki (dragon flute).
Pre-concert lecture by Mr. Shiba at 7 PM. FREE for ticket holders.
Programs and artists subject to change.
www.musicfromjapan.org
Festival weekend pass: $35. Single Tickets: $20
Students/Seniors: $12 (Discounted tickets can be purchased at the box office or by calling 212 501 3330).
EVENT ABBREVIATIONS:
AGRH = Ann Goodman Recital Hall,
KC = Kaufman Center,
LMS = Lucy Moses School
MCH = Merkin Concert Hall,
SMS = Special Music School,
YAP = Young Artist Program