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Spring Concert Announcement
This year’s spring concert will be a recital for Mitsuki sensei’s koto students. Everyone has been working hard practicing their piece and we’re excited to share their music with friends, family, and music lovers all over the world. This event will be online only, and can be viewed either on our website or on YouTube. After its initial broadcast it will be available for viewing for a period of 14 days.
New video released
We're delighted to share another piece recorded at our 11th Annual Concert on August 27th 2022, held at Portland Japanese Garden. The title, "To-i-Kin," refers to the highest 3 notes in the koto, and Tadao Sawai composed this piece in dedication to his beloved daughter, Kanako. We hope you have as much fun listening as we did playing. Enjoy!
About Oregon Koto-Kai
Oregon Koto-Kai is a group of musicians passionate about playing the Japanese koto. Founded by Mitsuki Dazai in February 2012 with only six members, the ensemble held its first concert that fall at Epworth United Methodist Church in Portland, Oregon. Since that time, the group has grown to 20 members, and they are featured artists at many festivals and venues throughout the Pacific Northwest each year.
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