Contemporary & Traditional Japanese Music from the AURA-J Ensemble

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Contemporary & Traditional Japanese Music from the AURA-J Ensemble
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Type: Concert
Date: Sunday - 3/7/2010
Time: 4:00 PM
Location:
Imin Center-Jefferson Hall,
East-West Center
1777 East-West Road
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
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Cost: see description

A performance with traditional repertoire and contemporary pieces inspired by tradition will be presented at 4:00 p.m. at Imin Center-Jefferson Hall, at East-West Center (opposite UHM Kennedy Theatre).

Tradition has a new face, as this exciting 9-member Tokyo group presents concerts of both contemporary and traditional pieces for shakuhachi, biwa, shamisen, koto, shinobue and Japanese percussion. This professional performing ensemble, founded by Minoru Miki, one of the most famous Japanese composers, is noted for utilizing Japanese instruments in innovative ways.

AURA-J is a professional musical ensemble performing and promoting new music composed for Japanese and Asian instruments. Based in Tokyo, the ensemble is comprised of some of Japan?s finest musicians, and performs both as a large ensemble and in smaller groups of one to five instruments.

Since its founding by renowned composer Minoru Miki in 1998, AURA-J has presented numerous concerts and lectures in Tokyo, as well as in various rural areas in Japan. In addition, AURA-J participates in a cultural program called Honmono no Butaigeijutsu Taiken Jigy� (Authentic Stage Arts Experience Program), sponsored by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. The group is also active in educational activities, giving lectures and concerts at Japanese public schools. AURA-J has served as the host ensemble for the Hokuto International Music Festival since its inception in 2006. In order to cultivate multicultural approaches to music, AURA-J frequently collaborates with composers from outside !

of Japan in creating pieces that incorporate both Japanese and Western instruments, as well as voice. The Honolulu performances will include several works by Hawaii-based composers.

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$6 students, seniors and $10 general in advance only (service fees apply); $8 students, seniors and $12 general at the door ? Visit www.etickethawaii.com, charge by phone at 956-BOWS (2697) or visit any UH Ticket outlet (UHManoa Campus Center ticket office, Stan Sheriff Center ticket office, or any Rainbowtique Store)

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