Japanese Koto Music by Josh Faber-Hammond at Winter Light Festival SoundsTruckNW Stage
Free
This performance will showcase the versatility of the ancient Japanese zither, the koto, and will include classical pieces as well as exciting modern works and innovative original compositions by Josh Faber-Hammond.
About SoundsTruck NW
During the pandemic, SoundsTruck NW Founder and Director Yoko Greeney reimagined the concert experience for maximum flexibility, resiliency, and access. The result is a movable venue that allows for invigorating and connective performances while social distancing outdoors. The beautiful and durable stage trailer and truck combination situates in any drivable location. With its high level of innovation, SoundsTruck NW expands the arena for both audiences and culturemakers throughout the Pacific Northwest.
SoundsTruck NW supports the health, wellbeing, and vibrancy of communities by bringing live ensemble music and family-oriented programming into neighborhoods, nature, and institutions. Utilizing its unique mobile stage, SoundsTruck NW increases access and connection to the arts with priority given to underserved areas.
https://www.soundstrucknw.org/About Josh Faber-Hammond (sono_kiri), koto
The Japanese koto is the national instrument of Japan and has a 1400-year history. Josh Faber-Hammond began studying music and performing as a multi-instrumentalist at a young age, but after starting koto lessons with local master Mitsuki Dazai in 2015 the koto became his primary musical pursuit. Since that time, he's become a first-chair player in Oregon Koto-Kai and he's been fortunate to perform in ensembles with world-famous koto virtuosos, Kazue Sawai and Soju Nosaka. Among his many current musical projects, he's also working to earn the highest level koto certification from the renowned Sawai Koto Institute based in Tokyo.
https://www.sonokiri.com/about