Known as one of the foremost Japanese trombonists of his generation, Ko-ichiro Yamamoto enjoys a dazzling career in the United States as the first Japanese trombonist in major American orchestras. He currently plays as the Principal Trombonist in the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, a position he has held since 2005. Before the Seattle Symphony, he performed for ten years with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York City.

Besides playing in orchestras, Mr. Yamamoto regularly travels around the world performing and teaching.

PSU Guest Artist Master Class: Ko-Ichiro Yamamoto, trombone

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 @ 4:30pm – 6:30pm (PDT)

Internationally renowned trombonist Ko-Ichiro Yamamoto will present a trombone master class for PSU students.

Free

PSU Guest Artist Recital: Ko-Ichiro Yamamoto, trombone

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 @ 11:00am – 12:00pm (PST)

Mr. Ko-Ichiro Yamamoto will perform a guest artist trombone recital in Lincoln Recital Hall 75 at Portland State University on Tuesday, Apr…

$20 ($15 student)

Musical Prayer from the Cathedral: Ko-ichiro Yamamoto, trombone & Joseph Adam, organ [LIVE]

Friday, April 30, 2021 @ 6:30pm – 7:00pm (PDT)
Online event
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, arr. Joseph Schmid – Sinfonia in F major
Harald Genzmer – Sonate for Trombone & Organ
Alexandre Guilmant – Morceau symphonique for trombone & organ, Op. 88

Free (Free)