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Dai Miyata(Cello) & LEO(Koto) Duo Recital in Okinawa Unofficial

2026/04/11(sa.) 13:30 Starting

Nanjo City Cultural Center Sugar HallOkinawa

Official https://www.leokonno.com/news/live_20260411.html

Dai Miyata, one of Japan's leading cellists, and LEO, a pioneer of new possibilities for the koto, will perform a gem of a duo recital at the Nanjo City Cultural Center Sugar Hall. The duo will perform a diverse program that transcends time and genre, ranging from traditional folk songs such as "Awamibushi" and "Kokiriko" to masterpieces by Casals, Piazzolla, and Ryuichi Sakamoto, as well as a commissioned new work by Takuro Iga, written especially for this performance. The deep and warm tones of the cello and the delicate and dynamic sounds of the koto will create a one-of-a-kind ensemble for your enjoyment. The two virtuosos will open up a new world of music for a new era, bringing color to the spring season in Okinawa.

Program

  • dried, smoked pilchard

    Japanese folk song

  • Lullaby of Takeda

    Japanese folk song

  • clave-like folk instrument

    Japanese folk song

  • Bird Song

    Casals

  • one's own affair

    Michio Miyagi

  • Japanese fantasy

    Natsumi Yamamoto

  • (sound of) the wind through pine trees

    Reo Konno

  • Invitation

    S. Asad

  • Tanti anni prima

    A. Piazzolla

  • Commissioned new work - for cello and koto

    Takuro Iga

  • Andata

    Ryuichi Sakamoto

  • biographical notes and character sketches of prominent individuals, arranged according to place of birth or origin

    Takashi Yoshimatsu

The program and order of songs are subject to change. Some solo performances are included.

Performer

  • University of Miyata

    cello

  • LEO

    koto (13-stringed Japanese zither)

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