Nobuko Miyazaki – Music and Stories Inspired by Japan

Ancient and contemporary folktales, music and personal stories inspired by japan with nobuko miyazaki on flute and shinobue (japanese bamboo flute) in collaboration with Lebanese pianist, Slex Missakian.

with:
– Nobuko Miyazaki
– Alexandre Missakian

About Nobuko Miyazaki
Nobuko Miyazaki is a flutist and shinobue (Japanese bamboo flute) player from New York City. A passionate and emotive performer, Nobuko draws influences from across the world, embracing traditions and transcending them.

With the Nobuko Miyazaki Ensemble, she performs her original compositions and unique renditions of traditional Japanese and Arabic music with musicians Brian Prunka (oud), Arei Sekiguchi (drums), and John Murchison (bass). She also leads her own project in which she fuses music and storytelling, aiming to heal souls, connect people heart-to-heart, and inspire action for a better community.

In February 2015, Nobuko released her debut album of original compositions. Her composition “Inorikaze” (Prayer Wind) for shinobue and orchestra (2013) was premiered by Manhattan Symphonie at Merkin Concert Hall in September 2013, and was performed at Carnegie Hall in June 2015.

Nobuko has appeared throughout the United States, Latin America, Japan, China, and Europe, including high-profile events and venues such as BBC Proms in the Park, Glastonbury Festival, and performing as a soloist at Carnegie Hall. She has performed with highly acclaimed musicians from various genres, including Bassam Saba and the New York Arabic Orchestra, Taiko Masala, Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers, and Manhattan Symphonie.

Originally from Chigasaki, Japan, Nobuko completed her undergraduate studies in flute performance under professors Thomas Robertello and Kate Lukas at Indiana University, Bloomington, and also holds a Masters in Music in Ethnomusicology from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, UK.

Cost
5,000 LL

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