Koan

OzAsia Festival 2011

A magnificent marriage of traditional Japanese and Western classical instruments.

In Zen Buddhism a koan is a problem or riddle that admits no logical solution and assists the practitioner in achieving focus.

In this world premiere and exclusive program curated by Natsuko Yoshimoto, concertmaster of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, you will experience a musical meditation through the rich and varied sounds of contemporary Japanese chamber music.

Violinist Natsuko Yoshimoto teams with the virtuoso Shakuhachi Master Akikazu Nakamura from Japan and from Australia Claire Edwardes on percussion and Bernadette Harvey on piano. Koan is a rare opportunity to be introduced to unique and revered contemporary Japanese composers, including a newly commissioned work by James Cuddeford.