Kunihiko Hashimoto

The second concert in the 2019 Avex Recital Series will welcome its first singer, acclaimed soprano Sara Kobayashi who makes her UK debut at Wigmore Hall. Having captivated Japanese audiences with her exuberant stage presence and broad stylistic range, she now brings the joy of Japanese music and art to London.

Avex's first concert of the year, as part of the Avex Recital Series, will welcome the renowned Japanese horn player Nobuaki Fukukawa - Principal Horn of the NHK Symphony Orchestra.

Following the continued successes of the Avex Recital Series, Avex prepare to launch their dynamic 2019 programme at Wigmore Hall with a special concert by Nobuaki Fukukawa - winner of the 77th Music Competition of Japan Horn Division in 2008. While proudly welcoming back renowned shamisen player Honjoh Hidejiro, the 2019 season will also present the Series' first singer Sara Kobayashi as it returns in its fourth year even bigger and better than before.

Music From Japan and its Artistic Director, Naoyuki Miura, are thrilled to announce Festival 2011: a weekend of events in New York City's Baruch Performing Arts Center (Feb 12 & 13, 2011), and a concert at the Smithsonian in Washington, DC (Feb 16).

Music From Japan and its Artistic Director, Naoyuki Miura, are thrilled to announce Festival 2011: a weekend of events in New York City's Baruch Performing Arts Center (Feb 12 & 13, 2011), and a concert at the Smithsonian in Washington, DC (Feb 16).