May 22, 2016
Basil Athanasiadis News
by : dbdanielbiro
Basil Athanasiadis News

MUSIC FOR KOTO AND SHO, FEMALE VOICE, VIOLIN AND ELECTRONICS

Tuesday May 31, 2016 at 19:15

The Hellenic Centre, The Great Hall, 16-18 Paddington Street, London

FREE ADMISSION

 

The ensemble SHONORITIES presents music for the Japanese instruments koto and shō together with female voice and violin. The programme, encompasses a colourful and diverse collection of musical styles ranging from the old Japanese tradition and European baroque to music for the 21st century. Featured pieces include traditional Japanese music accompanied by dance and a piece by Telemann played with extended techniques. Also, works for various instrumental combinations including electronics by Toshi Ichiyanagi, Misato Mochizuki, Charles Dodge, Villa Lobos and the premier of a work by Basil Athanasiadis for shō, koto, voice, violin and Chinese gongs composed especially for the occasion. The performance is supported by the Japan Foundation Performing Arts Japan Programme for Europe 2015-16, the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation, the Japanese Embassy in Greece and the Hellenic Centre.

 

Naomi Sato Shō

Makiko Goto Koto

Shie Shoji Voice

Aisha Orazbayeva Violin

Artistic Direction: Basil Athanasiadis

 

Closest station is Baker Street. The hall is located very close to the Royal Academy of Music. As it is a sponsored production, there is no entry free, so come and enjoy!

For more information see links below:

http://www.concert-diary.com/concert/954400776/Music-for-koto-and-sho-female-voice-violin-and-electronics

http://www.helleniccentre.org/

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