Koto concert by Chikako Kanehisa - June 28 - 3pm

Japanese Canadian National Museum presents Koto concert by Chikako Kanehisa

Time: 3:00-4:30pm

National Nikkei Heritage Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, BC

Please join us for a Saturday afternoon koto concert by Chikako Kanehisa from Japan. The programme will include traditional and modern koto pieces.

About the Koto

The koto is the national instrument of Japan. The koto has 13 strings and under each string is a bridge which can be moved to attain the desired tuning. The strings are plucked with three plectra attached to fingers of the right hand while the left hand alters the pitch or ornaments the sound of individual strings by pressing or manipulating them on the other side of each bridge.

Chikako Kanehisa

Born in Kyoto, Chikako Kanehisa began study of the koto at the age of 8. She is affiliated with the Miyagi school, and after training with both Tadao and Kazue Sawai began studying with Living National Treasure, Hozan Yamamoto. Aside from performing traditional Japanese music, Kanehisa’s broad range of activities include collaborations with Western instruments and orchestras. Recently she has been active abroad performing in New Zealand, Bulgaria and USA. Chikako is certified as Dai Koto Dai Shihan with the Japan Todo Ongaku-kai and also hold a Koshi teaching license from the Sawai Koto Institute. She is a member of the Kyoto Sankyoku Kyokai.

All are welcome but seating is limited. Please make reservations by emailing museum@nikkeiplace.org or call 604.777.7000 ext.109.

Admission by donation. Suggested donation $5.