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JAPAN november 2016



in november 2016, kurofune ensemble's 2nd trip to japan will bring unique concerts, outreach events, and cultural dialogue to 2 cities of japan's largest island, hokkaido: hakodate and sapporo

we bring together acclaimed artists from japan and america to meet on one stage and tell the incredible story of our countries' relationship through unique music and dance.





WE NEED YOUR HELP



Your support makes it possible for us to share rich artistic traditions, and engage Japanese and American communities. You are preserving our future and give us our voice.

Use the secure PAYPAL link below to donate now! Even the smallest donations are incredibly helpful, and we appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts! ​



Questions about how you can get involved and support our goals?
CONTACT US INFO@KUROFUNE-ENSEMBLE.ORG



PROGRAM



I. JAPAN - resonating sound on the isolated island



1. Music by Japanese musicians Masahiro Nitta and SHINTA

2. "Sakura Sakura" - a special Kurofune Ensemble arrangement



II. West - Exploration and expansion



3. Music of Gershwin for Violin and Piano

4. Piano Artistry of Mikiko Ko

5. Music of Shostakovich for Violin Piano and Oboe​



III. Break the Halcyon Slumber - Meeting of 1853



6. "Adagio" - by Composer in Residence Tony Schemmer

7. "Oborotsuki" - a Kurofune Ensemble original composition



IV. NEW FORCES - NEW FLOURISHING



8. "Imitazione delle Campane" by Westhoff

9. Music by Masahiro Nitta and SHINTA


V. Silent shadows



10. "Nocturne" by John Cage

11. Brahms Intermezzo & "Silhouette of Time"

12. "Songs of the Birds" - a Catalonian folk song



VI. FRIENDSHIP & FUTURE



Kurofune Ensemble Finale!

13. "Yugen" by Sachiko Murata

14. "Toney Tango" by Toney Schemmer

15. "Czardas" by Monti



The Kurofune Ensemble is non-profit.



Dream With Us



Your support makes it possible for us to share rich artistic traditions, and engage Japanese and American communities. You are preserving our future and give us our voice.

Use the secure PAYPAL link below to donate now! Even the smallest donations are incredibly helpful, and we appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts! ​





Questions about how you can get involved? INFO@KUROFUNE-ENSEMBLE.ORG