10. Concert: New Japanese Music

Sat, June 15th at 20

Lauttasaari Church

• Toshi Ichiyanagi (1933–2022): Piano Media (1972)

• Toru Takemitsu (1930–1996): Distance de Fée for violin and piano (1951)

• Michio Mamiya (*1929): Japanese and Finnish folk songs for cello and piano – 1. Miero vuotti uutta kuuta, 2. Joiku, 3. Chiran-bushi, 4. Kara-usu-tsuki, 5. Kometsuki-madara 

• Michio Mamiya: Sonata for piano, violin, double bass and percussion (1966)

Daichi Nakamura, violin
Aska Iino, piano
Marko Ylönen, cello
Iikka Järvi, double bass
Jerry Piipponen, percussion

In the 21st century, Japanese music has firmly established itself as a significant part of the world's musical landscape. The opportunity to draw inspiration from Japan's rich cultural heritage and blend its resources with Western contemporary expression creates an intriguing musical language. In this concert, you will hear works by key Japanese composers from recent decades.

Photo: Ayane Shindo

Tickets 25 €, students and under 18-yo. 15 €
+ fees from 1,5 €