Concert: “Meiji Modern: Fifty Years of New Japan”

This musical performance, inspired by the exhibition Meiji Modern: Fifty Years of New Japan, features Sumie Kaneko, who plays the koto; and Musiqa, a contemporary music ensemble.

Sumie Kaneko, a renowned Yamada school koto and shamisen artist, has collaborated globally with artists such as Pultizer winner Paula Vogel and taiko artist Kenny Endo. Kaneko tours as a cultural ambassador overseas, has performed in more than 20 countries, and worked closely with the Embassy of Japan.

Musiqa, an ensemble led by four composers, enriches and inspires the community through programs that integrate new music with other forms of modern art. With innovative collaborations and educational programming, Musiqa strives to make modern repertoire accessible and vital to audiences of all ages and musical backgrounds.