A unique opportunity to see renowned singer and biwa player Akiko Kubota perform in the UK, in a programme of music by and about trailblazing Japanese women.

At the heart of this dramatic concert programme is a new song cycle, written especially for Akiko Kubota by British composer Francesca Le Lohé, highlighting feminist anarchist and writer Itō Noe (1895-1923).
The concert will also feature violin & piano music by Japanese women composers contemporary to Itō: Kōda Nobu, Toyama Michiko and Yoshida Takako.

Performers: Akiko Kubota (biwa), Midori Komachi (violin) and Yura Zaiki (piano).
Produced by Hera in association with Illuminate Women's Music.

UK tour dates:
Tuesday 5th March 2024, 7.30pm - The Actors’ Church, Covent Garden, London
Friday 8th March 2024, 7.00pm - Musica Festival, University of Manchester
Saturday 9th March 2024, 7.30pm - Howard Assembly Rooms, Leeds

With additional events at The Japan Research Centre, SOAS, London (6/3), University of Huddersfield (7/3) and Japan House London (12/3) 

More details and tickets: https://www.wearehera.co.uk/on-an-endless-road
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Ticket : £5 - £20