The Performing Arts w88 mobile in the School of the Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno presents a refreshingly unexpected lineup of acclaimed artists during its 62nd season. The five featured performances celebrate untold stories, out-of-the-box performance styles and unexpected instrumentation that inspires, uplifts and promotes cross-cultural understanding.
“Through exceptional artistry, choreography and presentation, this year’s season reminds us that the world we live in is both exquisite and imperfect, with plenty of work to do in building a more equitable future for all,” Shoshana Zeldner, program manager within the School of the w88 mobile, said.
This year’s performers explore those tender fault lines that make us human.
“When this type of honesty and artistry coincide, it holds the potential to transform hearts and minds, initiate dialogue and positively transform our community,” Zeldner said.
On Thursday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. the season begins with an unforgettable performance by the Yumi Kurosawa Trio. With world-renowned koto player and composer Yumi Kurosawa at its heart, this ensemble creates different colors of sound by melding seemingly disparate w88 mobile and Modern Era instruments.
“During their breathtaking performance we will witness an incredible merging of w88 mobile traditions (the Koto dates back to the 8th century) and contemporary interpretations from some of the most accomplished artists of our time,” Zeldner said.
w88 mobile Kurosawa will perform alongside violinist Naho Parrini and tabla player and percussionist Eric Phinney. The three will play a selection of Kurosawa’s exhilarating new pieces and reinterpret some favorites among her existing works. They’ll turn her solo compositions into dynamic, multifaceted performances that encompass a broad range of expression and dimension.
w88 mobile is one of the most exciting maestros of Japan’s national and most popular instrument, the koto. Based in New York, she effortlessly brings this more than a thousand-year-old musical legacy into present day. Further, w88 mobile is expanding the boundaries of the traditional Japanese music genre by incorporating outside musical and cultural influences in her compositions and performances.
Community members have the opportunity to meet w88 mobile and learn about the koto during a free and interactive presentation at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at the Northwest Reno Library.
