Duo YUMENO
New York based koto / shamisen player and singer Yoko Reikano Kimura and cellist Hikaru Tamaki create a singular fusion sound which explores the dialogue between classical Japanese and western music. In 2014, they were awarded the Chamber Music America Classical Commissioning Program grant, and in 2015, received the Aoyama Baroque Saal Award. Their activities have been featured in the media, like the New York Times, Chamber Music Magazine and the Japan Times. They have been actively presenting their cross-cultural programs throughout the world and have performed at venues such as Carnegie Hall, the John F Kennedy Center, Kasuga Grand Shrine, Ryōan-ji and other UNESCO World Heritage sites. The duo’s upcoming album, Heike Quinto is scheduled to be released by the Naxos label in 2024. Between 2024 and 2026, the duo will give the world premiere of Daron Hagen’s Aviary: Concerto for Koto and Cello with a consortium of various orchestras.
Websites: duoyumeno.com