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7:30 PM

Keiji Haino | Hana Yamamoto

Soundperformance|SOLITUDE - Silence, Self-Care and Creativity

  • Goethe-Institut Tokyo, Hall, Tokyo

  • Price Advance Booking: 2500 Yen, Box Office: 3000 Yen
  • Part of series: SOLITUDE

Solitude, Solos, Day 1

As a part of the project "Solitude – Silence, Self-Care and Creativity" we present a series of solo performances by experimental artists.

Performers:
Keiji Haino (Percussion)
Hana Yamamoto (Flute)

J. S. Bach: Partita a-moll für Flöte solo BWV1013
Salvatore Sciarrino: All'aure in una lontananza (1977)

Keiji Haino
Born May 3, 1952, in Chiba Prefecture, Keiji Haino is a multi-instrumentalist who performs on guitar, percussion, hurdy-gurdy, wind and string instruments, folk instruments from around the world, DJ equipment, and more. Through unique performance techniques, he pushes each instrument to its absolute limit, drawing out its full sonic potential. In addition to his solo work, he is also active in groups such as Fushitsusha, Nijiumu, Aihiyo, Vajra, Sanhedrin, Seijaku, Nazoranai, and The Hardy Rocks. His wide-ranging international activities include DJ performances under the name "experimental mixture" and collaborations spanning all genres. He has released over 200 recordings and performed live more than 2,000 times.

Hana Yamamoto
A graduate of Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School of Music specializing in flute, Hana Yamamoto has distinguished herself through numerous competition successes. Her accolades include first prize and the Hyogo Prefectural Governor's Award at the 29th Japan Woodwind Competition, third prize and the Iwatani Award (audience prize) at the 88th Japan Music Competition, and first prize at the 38th Japan Wind and Percussion Competition, along with the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award and the Tokyo Governor's Award. With a diverse repertoire spanning unaccompanied works to chamber music across various eras, she performs as a soloist and guest artist with orchestras throughout Japan.