Tune In! CBC Radio "Bunkarakuraku"
Rie Asai is pleased to announce her appearance on the CBC Radio program 'Bunkarakuraku' by the CBC Club, airing on November 4th at 6:50 PM.
Radio Program
https://hicbc.com/corporation/cbcclub/lecture/?shem=aimgspe,
In "Bunka Rakuraku - CBC Club People and Skills", from 5 a.m. on the first Friday of every month, we welcome CBC Club members as guests and listen to stories with the keyword "culture".
「文化・楽楽～ＣＢＣクラブ人と技～」では、毎月第一金曜日朝５時から、ＣＢＣクラブの会員をゲストに迎え"文化"をキーワードにお話を伺っています。
About Rie Asai
Rie Asia is a Koto artist, composer, and a producer. She began her stage career at the young age of three and has been actively involved in the entertainment industry ever since.
Throughout her career, she has made numerous appearances on various media platforms, including the television program "Hogaku no Hitotoki" on NHK, "Gigei Seizui," produced by Aichi Prefecture, Bayon TV in Cambodia, and the women's pictorial magazine "Fujin Gaho."
As a composer, she has gained international acclaim for her recent hit, "Annei no Inori," which is celebrated as a prayer song. This has led to invitations for performances around the globe. She has had the honor of dedicating her music to esteemed venues such as the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, St. Stephen's Cathedral (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and Izumo Shrine, among others.
To date, she has performed in 15 countries, including the performance at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, Austria. Most recently, she has dedicated her music to a peace conference held in Vatican City.
On October 18, 2023, she had an audience with Pope Francis, the 266th Pope of Rome.
On October 20, at Religioni Unite in Musica, she offered a “Pray for Harmony, Peace, and Tranquility ” at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Her approach, balancing both music and academic pursuits, is reflected in her achievements, which include a Master of Business Administration (MBA with distinction) from the University of Wales Graduate School of Management and in her research at the Graduate School of Education, University of Tokyo.
Rie is also active as a NPO fellow at the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership, and has received the "Human Power Award, Minister of Foreign Affairs Award" from the Japan Junior Chamber of Commerce and Industry.Member of CBC Club.
Profile
About Rie Asai About Rie Asai Rie Asia is a Koto artist, composer, and a producer. She began her stage career at the young age of three and has been actively i…
Rie Asai | 浅井りえ Koto artist based in Japan 
