Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming several musicians from Japan to Paris and Brussels for a series of concerts dedicated to traditional Japanese music and contemporary creation. In Paris, as part of a recital by my shinobue teacher, Rio Tosha, we presented works from the nagauta tradition (music associated with Kabuki theatre), a new composition by Rio Tosha, and the world premiere of Ephemeral Flowers, a work commissioned from Belgian composer Claude Ledoux especi

In April, I had the opportunity to perform in two concerts with Méridien 4°. The first was a lunchtime concert at the Palais des Beaux-Arts de Charleroi. Palais des Beaux Arts in Charlerois Taking part in a flute orchestra has been a truly meaningful experience for me. For several years, I sometimes felt quite alone as a flutist, especially after my ensemble activities came to an end and many of my colleagues returned to their home countries. Being surrounded again by fellow

Concert series featuring traditional Japanese music, contemporary works, and cultural exchange between Japan, Paris, and Brussels, with workshops and performances.

A reflection on a German-themed concert at the Musical Instruments Museum, featuring Hindemith, Schumann, and Böhm, with a multi-flute performance approach.

En janvier dernier, nous avons présenté un concert avec l’ensemble de shinobue Mitsuno Bamboo, consacré à la flûte japonaise. J’ai fondé cet ensemble il y a deux ans avec Miriam, flûtiste qui avait participé à un stage de shinobue, et Itsumi, flûtiste baroque d’origine japonaise. La formation évolue selon les projets : lors de ce concert, nous avons joué avec Chiamo, qui avait pratiqué le shinobue dans sa jeunesse.

(FR) Dimanche 8 mars Concert de I Virtuosi di Waterloo à l’église Saint-Paul de Waterloo : programme Mozart J'ai joué un petit duo de Mozart avec Marc Grauwels et un bis avec glass harmonica interprété par Thomas Bloch. Je l’ai vue il y a presque vingt ans à Waterloo, au Festival Mozart, alors que j’étais encore étudiante. Comme le temps passe vite… (EN) Sunday, March 8 – Concert with the I Virtuosi di Waterloo at Église Saint-Paul de Waterloo: Mozart programme. I performed

After an extremely busy period, I finally have a little time to reflect. Although it was already last month, I had the pleasure of giving a New Year’s concert at my hometown venue, Yokosuka Port Market. In Japan, the New Year immediately brings to mind Haru no Umi, so I performed that piece, along with Senbonzakura, which one of my students had been eager to play. It was a joyful program, and I was grateful to explore such varied repertoire. I was invited by Yokosuka City Sup

I had the opportunity to take part again after five years. It was truly a wonderful time—something that cannot really be expressed in just a few words. Many of the people who came to the concert also had some connection with Yokosuka.I felt as if I received a lot of energy from the sea breeze and the land. It was a good opportunity to recharge before returning to Belgium and continuing the year there with renewed energy. The Yokosuka New Year Concert is not only enjoyable; it

Although a little late, I had the great pleasure of performing at the 10th anniversary concert of “Un Bel Momento” together with my former teacher from the Conservatoire of Mons, Marc Grauwels, and Emi Shinzato. Despite the weekday afternoon, we were truly grateful to everyone who came to the concert — thank you so much for your presence and support. The programme focused mainly on opera aria variations.Maestro Grauwels’ powerful, vivid playing — music that is never the same

Two concerts with Méridien 4°, conducted by Gérard Noack — both with fantastic solistes, cellist Pauline Lambert in Enghien, and at the Festival Musiq’3 in Louvain-la-Neuve with cimbalom soloist Aleksandra Dzenisenia.

Music in the French Alps: Flaine’s summer academy with concerts, shinobue & flute lessons, and views of Mont Blanc.

2019 september　（Edited） To go back a little in time... After the Dinant Summer Academy and the concert in Zurich, I was invited to take part in an event celebrating the 100th anniversary of friendship between Japan and Poland, held in Wrocław, Poland. I had the honor of performing in the opening concert alongside koto player Ritsuko Takeyama, who is based in Berlin. Several distinguished artists also came from Japan, representing traditional arts such as koto, shakuhachi, sha

My shinobue class participated in Japan culture day in Antwerpen