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Strings Across Seasons: A Four-Concert Journey Through Sound, Culture, and Time
A year-long musical journey where the koto’s shimmering voice meets stories of seasons, love, imagination, and classical beauty. Each concert reveals a different world – yet all are connected by the timeless resonance of silk strings. 4 Performances. Sign up for one, two...or all four! $25 per person per performance. Festive Strings: Koto Duo Celebration November 14th, 2026. 1-2 PM A holiday celebration where two kotos weave together Christmas Classics and Japanese winter melodies. Warm, sparkling, and full of seasonal magic. Join us for a cross-cultural soundscape of joy and light. Koto duo with Shiho Yamashita and Chieko Rambo. Love Songs of Japan: A Koto Serenade February 13th, 2027. 1-2 PM An intimate afternoon of Japanese love songs, carried by the gently voice of the koto. Timeless, tender, and full of emotion. Let the silk strings serenade your heart. Solo koto performance by Shiho Yamashita. Dreams of Ghibli and Beyond: Koto Duo May 15th, 2027. 1-2 PM Step into the worlds of Ghibli and your favorite anime through the shimmering sound of the koto. Nostalgic, magical, and dreamlike. A journey through melodies that shaped our imaginations. Koto duo with Shiho Yamashita and Chieko Rambo. Strings & Wind Across the Classics August 14th, 2027. 1-2 PM Classical masterpieces reimagined through the elegant dialogue of koto and flute. East meets West in a refined and inspiring musical journey. Koto and Flute duo with Shiho Yamashita and Lynne Turk. *Our musicians will be donating a portion of registration fees to Southern Cross Service Dogs, a non-profit organization with a big heart and a big mission.* ABOUT THE MUSICIANS: Shiho Yamashita has a had passion for playing instruments since she was little, and enjoyed playing different instruments throughout her life. She began playing the koto when she was in college, and performed at concerts throughout her college years. She also has been involved with promoting the traditional Japanese music at various cultural events in Florida where she currently resides. Shiho performs as a member of Friends of Koto in Orlando. Instagram: @friendsofkoto |
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS!
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