Shamisen Festival! Agatsuma: Contemporary Shamisen Fusion

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Don't miss Hiromitsu Agatsuma, the "messiah" of Japanese
traditional instruments! A virtuoso on tsugaru-shamisen (a
three-stringed lute played in the fast aggressive style which
originated in northern Japan), Agatsuma performs with a lively ensemble
of
traditional Japanese taiko drum, cello and piano, in a vibrant acoustic
set-a testament to his constant exploration of the range of his
instrument. Agatsuma's trademark bridging of rock and traditional
music creates an appealing pop sensibility from this new instrumental
fusion without losing the essential Japanese folk spirit. Now a pop
star in Japan, Agatsuma performed at Lincoln Center in 2004, following
his sold-out U.S. debut at the Japan Society in 2003. The concerts will
feature a world premiere piece by an American composer, written
especially for the band.

Wednesday, 02/08/2006 - Thursday, 02/09/2006, 7:30pm
$35/$30 for members

For more information:
http://www.japansociety.org/events/event_detail.cfm?id_event=352556974

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