Global Artists Series "Echos of Dreams" – A Cultural Harmony of East and West
Global Artist Resonance Series"Spring Sea"
– A Cultural Harmony of East and West
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime cultural concert in the heart of Japan.
Renowned koto artist Rie Asai collaborates with Austrian violinist Birgit Kolar, former concertmaster of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, for a stunning cross-cultural performance that blends traditional Japanese music with Western classical influences.
Enjoy iconic works such as “Haru no Umi (Spring Sea)” by Michio Miyagi and “Kojo no Tsuki” by Rentaro Taki, alongside original compositions and serene prayers for peace.
The concert takes place in the Keiko Room (Performance Hall), Nagoya Noh Theater, a serene and acoustically rich setting perfect for this intimate musical experience.
Program
- Haru no Umi – Composed by Michio Miyagi
- Etenraku – Traditional Gagaku
- Trio No. 1 for Koto and Bass Koto (Jūshichi-gen) – Composed by Tsutomu Sakamoto
- Kojo no Tsuki – Composed by Rentaro Taki
- Sakura Variations – Composed by Rie Asai
- Prayer for Peace – Composed by Rie Asai
…and more
Cast
Brigit Kolar
ビルギット•コーラー
Austrian violinist and former concertmaster of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. She has studied under Rainer Küchl and Gerhard Schulz, and has performed globally as a soloist and chamber musician. She has also toured Japan with the Vienna Philharmonic and Toyota Master Players, Vienna. Since 2003, she has been a faculty member at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna.
Tamiko Asai
浅井 大美子
- Kagura Dance, Sho, Hichiriki
Reika Kaneko
兼子怜佳
- Clarinet
Yuji Gokan
後閑 由治
Global Artist Resonance Series"Spring Sea"
– A Cultural Harmony of East and West
Date:
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Doors Open: 1:00 PM
Concert Starts: 1:30 PM
Venue:
Keiko Room (Performance Hall), Nagoya Noh Theater
Tickets:
¥10,000 (General Admission, Free Seating)
【Capacity】
Limited to 20 people
【Access】
【Contact】
Organizer: Koto Chikage
Email: rieasai@gmail.com
Nagoya Office: 080-4833-1211
