Meet Up ECoC!European Capital of Culture

Meet Up ECoC!European Capital of Culture

Koto Shamisen Duo "Reihou"

Contact person :
Garei Nakagawa 中川雅玲
Position :
Grand Master of Koto & Shamisen 生田流正派邦楽会 箏/三味線 大師範 
Link :
https://garei.org/
Formed in 2023, the groundbreaking duo of Garei Nakagawa and Gahou Griffin weaves a unique tapestry of sound with the koto, shamisen, and wind instruments, seamlessly blending tradition and innovation. Garei Nakagawa, a grand master of the koto and shamisen, has disciples around the world and actively performs concerts, preserving tradition while constantly exploring new forms of musical expression. Gahou Griffin, after a distinguished career as a professional wind instrumentalist, embarked on a new path as a koto master. Their meeting led to the creation of a one-of-a-kind duo. Transcending genres and language barriers, their performances captivate audiences worldwide through lecture concerts conducted in Japanese, Spanish, and English.

Last update : 17 Mar. 2025

Works


On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, we held a lecture concert in Spanish at Complutense University of Madrid.



On Thursday, April 11, 2024, we held a collaborative lecture concert with the viola da gamba at a church in Vienna.


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