Artist Profile
YORIKO
Koto & Sangen player Born in Ibaraki, Japan. She started playing the Koto and Jiuta-Sangen when she was 4 and 15 years old respectively. She graduated from NHK School for Perform of Traditional Japanese Instruments and the Traditional Japanese Music special course of Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. She performs in various events to display the Koto's versatility in various musical genres. She also works actively in composing original Koto music featuring "the scenery or seasons of Japan". Her sound is inspirational and dynamic but elegant, which can change the image one as of the Koto. ●Past works performed with: Jusangen So (13-string Koto), Junanagen So (17-string Koto), Sangen(Japanese traditional 3-string guitar), Shakuhachi(Japanese traditional bamboo flute), Nichibu(Japanese traditional dance), Contemporary dance, Viola, Cello, Flute, Piano, Percussion, Guitar, Chorus, Calimba, Yang-Chin, Orin(Buddhist bell), Electronic music, Rock band and Jazz band etc.