Quintet Ju Recital 2026: Tokyo Performance Unofficial

Quintet Ju presents a special evening where you can fully enjoy the charm of a vibrant woodwind quintet. Featuring a lineup of accomplished musicians—Rei Shimizu on flute, Yuto Kamei on clarinet, Kazuki Nagata on bassoon, Yuka Asahara on oboe, and Shokutai Nobusue on horn—the ensemble captivates audiences with their advanced ensemble skills and delicate expressiveness. The program features timeless masterpieces, including the lighthearted No. 1 by French composer Françaix, the ambitious Woodwind Quintet No. 1 by contemporary composer Aho, and Nielsen’s work, renowned as a masterpiece of the woodwind quintet. Please enjoy the rich world of sound created by the beautiful tones of each instrument blending and intertwining in the refined atmosphere of Oji Hall. This is a fulfilling program brimming with the joy and discovery of music. We invite you to attend this rare performance, where you can fully savor the depth of chamber music.