Sounds of Japan

Acclaimed musicians Yoko Hiraoka (koto, shamisen, voice) and Ralph Samuelson (shakuhachi) perform traditional and contemporary music, including solo work for shakuhachi honkyoku, solo work from the koto repertoire; shakuhachi-shamisen and vocal duos from the classical jiuta repertoire; and new compositions for shakuhachi, koto and shamisen by both Japanese and American composers.

Presented by the ArtsWestchester Folk Arts Program, with support from the New York State Council on the Arts.