Ensemble Levent in Yamanashi

This concert marks the first-ever visit to Yamanashi Prefecture by the wind and percussion ensemble Ensemble Levan. Inspired by Takeda Shingen’s “Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain,” the program centers on the theme of “Wind,” featuring a rich and varied lineup ranging from beloved wind band classics to authentic classical pieces and a powerful Japanese taiko drum solo. Thanks to support from the Agency for Cultural Affairs, admission is free for those 18 and under, and we encourage families to attend together. Featuring everything from solo performances by professional musicians to ensemble pieces, as well as interactive activities like a chance to try conducting, this approximately 90-minute show offers a high-quality cultural experience for audiences of all ages. We invite you to come to the venue and experience this moment overflowing with the energy of music.


[Performers]
Flute: Ayako Ishida
1st Prize, 2nd Asia Flute Competition; Flutist
Oboe: Tomoko Uehara*
2nd Prize and Iwatani Prize, 88th Japan Music Competition; Oboist
Clarinet Kei Kusunoki*
Associate Principal Clarinetist, Japan Philharmonic Orchestra
Bassoon Shusuke Ouchi
Bassoonist, NHK Symphony Orchestra
Saxophone Takuya Tanaka*
1st Prize and Special Grand Prize, 25th Japan Wind and Percussion Competition – Saxophonist
Trumpet: Tomoki Fudoi
Graduate of Tokyo University of the Arts – Trumpet Player
Trumpet: Miho Kaneko*
2nd Prize, 90th Japan Music Competition – Trumpet Player
Horn: Haruna Horiguchi
Graduate of Tokyo College of Music Graduate School; Hornist
Trombone: Takahiro Yasui*
Graduate of Tokyo University of the Arts; Trombonist
Euphonium: Hayate Kanekiyo
Graduate of Tokyo University of the Arts; Euphonium Player
Tuba: Kosuke Shiba
Tuba player with the Banda Wind Orchestra
Percussion: Masaharu Nagano
Graduate of Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School; Percussionist and Japanese Taiko Drummer
Percussion: Meo Murase*
Currently enrolled in the Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School; Percussionist
*Guest Performer





[Group Profile]
A wind ensemble consisting of 13 wind and percussion players, formed in 2014 primarily by graduates of the Tokyo University of the Arts. Members are active in various fields, including as members of or guest performers with professional orchestras in Tokyo.
In fiscal year 2024, the group was selected for the Agency for Cultural Affairs’ School Touring Performance Program—an unusual achievement for a voluntary organization without legal entity status—and is actively working to convey the appeal of music to children across the country.
Selected for the Agency for Cultural Affairs’ Comprehensive Support Program for Performing Arts (School Touring Performances) in fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
The group has visited elementary and junior high schools in Yamanashi Prefecture in fiscal years 2024 and 2026 (this fiscal year) to share their music.