Location TBD
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Sarah Shafer, soprano
Keiko Tokunaga & Debra Fong, violins
David Yang, viola
Christopher Costanza, cello
Ottorino Respighi (1879 - 1936): "Il Tramonto" for soprano and string quartet
Jon Deak (b. 1943): "The Jury" for soprano and string quartet
Joseph Haydn (1732 - 1809): String Quartet Op. 33 No. 1
MOZART String Quartet in G major, K. 387
SHAW Plan & Elevation
RAVEL String Quartet in F major
Felix Mendelssohn was a child prodigy and hailed as the next Mozart. But what about his sister Fanny? She was touted as being an even better musician than her brother Felix, but due to societal constraints she was never given the opportunities to nurture her full potential. Come join us as we lead you through a touching story of sibling love and rivalry weaved together and brought to life through the music of Fanny and Felix. Joined by violinist Keiko Tokunaga, cellist Atticus Mellor-Goldman and narrated by Artistic Director Ryo Yanagitani, this will be a story you will truly want to be a part of.
“Temple of Time” invites listeners on a transcendent musical journey that spans centuries and cultures. The program begins with time-honored works from Japan and Europe, then moves through a diverse landscape of compositions shaped by the meeting of East and West. Along the way, the music draws inspiration from Asian philosophies, architecture, and literature—revealing how cultural exchange has shaped artistic expression across time. From ancient traditions to modern interpretations, each piece offers a glimpse into the ways music can transcend borders, reflect shared human values, and create a timeless space where history, place, and spirit converge.
Program to include:
Miyagi Michio, Haru no Umi for koto and violin
Alessandro Scarlatti, Sonata a Quattro No. 4 in D minor
Mori Madoka, Japanese Song Medley, arranged and re-imagined
Daron Hagen, "Genji" for koto and string quartet
Bars will open at 7pm with a selection of wines and cocktails for purchase which have been thoughtfully paired with each piece on the program.
Tickets are $35.
A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for this program for full time students under the age of 25. Send us a message on our contact page to reserve.
Pioneers in intercultural music, INTERWOVEN is a chamber ensemble that weaves together the historic sonorities of East Asia and Western Europe. Now in its fifth season, the ensemble draws inspiration from its birthplace—New York City, where diverse cultures coexist and flourish. INTERWOVEN emerged in response to anti-AAPI injustice during the COVID-19 pandemic, promoting intercultural understanding and peaceful coexistence through thoughtfully curated, cross-cultural musical collaborations. Through performance, commissioning, and recording, INTERWOVEN celebrates a fusion of traditions, aesthetics, and communities from across the globe.
Yoko Reikano Kimura, koto/voice
Keiko Tokunaga, violin
Sean Wang, violin
Andrew Gonzalez, viola
Hikaru Tamaki, cello
Program:
Thomas Osborne: Tumbling From the Ninth Height of Heaven for koto, violin and cello
Lei Liang: Gobi Canticle for violin and viola
Daron Hagen: Heike Quinto “Appassionato” for koto and cello
Jay Reise: Orpheus in Meikai for koto and string quartet
Mori Madoka: Waka for koto, violin and cello
Mori Madoka: Japanese Song Medley for koto and string quartet
Artists:
Yoko Reikano Kimura, koto
Keiko Tokunaga, violin
Sean Wang, violin
Andrew Gonzalez, viola
Hikaru Tamaki, violoncello
In celebration of the Lunar New Year, the Museum of Chinese in America welcomes New Asia Chamber Music Society to present Strings of Fortune, a festive evening of classical string music. Blending beloved Chinese folk melodies with works by Asian and Asian American composers, the program weaves tradition and innovation into a vibrant musical tapestry. Artistic Director Andy Lin will shine a spotlight on the erhu, the expressive traditional Chinese string instrument, revealing its remarkable versatility and emotional depth. Join us for an evening of music that welcomes the New Year with warmth, resonance, and joy.
MUSICIANS
Keiko Tokunaga, violin
Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Andy Lin, viola/erhu
Jie-Ling Jennie Tang, viola
Hikaru Tamaki, cello
Yoko Reikano Kimura, koto
PROGRAM
Sheng-Ching Hsu (arranger) – Horse Racing for Erhu and String Trio
Madoka Mori (arranger) – Jasmine Flower for Erhu and String Trio
Peilin Wu (arranger) – Lunar New Year Medley 新年組曲 for Erhu and String Trio
Apple Chang – In Harmony with Moon and Current for Erhu and String Trio*
Jay Rease – Orpheus in Meikai for Koto and String Quartet (III. The Journey)*
Thomas Osborne – Tumbling From the Ninth Height of Heaven for Koto, Violin and Cello
Chen Yi – Fiddle Suite (I: Singing)
Sheng-Ching Hsu (arranger) – Battle Horses Galloping
*=World Premiere
Program TBD— stay tuned!
DVORAK Selections from “Cypresses”
DANISH TRADITIONAL Sønderho Bridal Trilogy
BEETHOVEN String Quartet in F major, Op. 59 No. 1 “Razumovsky”
MOZART String Quartet in G major, K.387
RAVEL Le Tombeau de Couperin (arr. Snyder)
RAVEL String Quartet in F major
Program TBD including:
Hugo KAUDER String Quartet No. 7
MOZART String Quartet in G major, K. 387
SHAW Plan & Elevation
RAVEL String Quartet in F major
鎌倉の秋を代表する大人気シリーズ『長谷寺NIGHT TABLE』にて再演させていただきます。
今回はINTERWOVENでも一緒に活動する木村怜香能さん、そして日本の第一線で活躍する室内学仲間たちと共に東洋・西洋音楽の古典と現代の名作を演奏いたします。
Musicians of INTERWOVEN will perform at the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan. The concert, which will be followed by Yoko’s mini-lecture, will focus on the 1300-year history of koto music.
Thursday, September18th, 6:30 pm
Japan Information and Cultural Center, Embassy of Japan
Please visit JICC’s website for more information
Monogram 35th Floor Lounge "Sphere" (map)
As the sun sets over Manhattan, enjoy sweeping skyline views, fine wine served to complement the music, and an unforgettable program of chamber music classics and contemporary works.
Suggested donation: $15 adults, $10 students and seniors, free for ages 13 and under
No reservations required.
Dates: Weds., Thurs., Fri., August 13, 14, 15, 7:00pm
Wednesday & Thursday Venue: Two Masconomo Street, Manchester
Friday Venue: Gathr, 42 Market Street, Ipswich
On three consecutive nights, starting August 13th, pianist Ryo Yanagitani will lead a narrative performance, Fanny & Felix, exploring the relationship between Felix Mendelssohn and his sister, Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel. Keiko Tokunaga and Ying-Jun Wei will join Ryo to perform the complete Felix Mendelssohn Piano Trio in D Minor, along with other works by the Mendelssohns.
Dates: Weds., Thurs., Fri., August 13, 14, 15, 7:00pm
Wednesday & Thursday Venue: Two Masconomo Street, Manchester
Friday Venue: Gathr, 42 Market Street, Ipswich
On three consecutive nights, starting August 13th, pianist Ryo Yanagitani will lead a narrative performance, Fanny & Felix, exploring the relationship between Felix Mendelssohn and his sister, Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel. Keiko Tokunaga and Ying-Jun Wei will join Ryo to perform the complete Felix Mendelssohn Piano Trio in D Minor, along with other works by the Mendelssohns.
Dates: Weds., Thurs., Fri., August 13, 14, 15, 7:00pm
Wednesday & Thursday Venue: Two Masconomo Street, Manchester
Friday Venue: Gathr, 42 Market Street, Ipswich
On three consecutive nights, starting August 13th, pianist Ryo Yanagitani will lead a narrative performance, Fanny & Felix, exploring the relationship between Felix Mendelssohn and his sister, Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel. Keiko Tokunaga and Ying-Jun Wei will join Ryo to perform the complete Felix Mendelssohn Piano Trio in D Minor, along with other works by the Mendelssohns.
MSCM’s opening night, titled By the Moonlight, features violinists Henry Flory and Keiko Tokunaga, violists Nicholas Gallitano and Tanner Menees, and cellist Ari Evan, performing movements from Quartets and Quintets by Beethoven, Dvorak, Mendelssohn, Brahms, and Grammy award winning composer Jesse Montgomery.
DEBUSSY: Petite Suite for Piano Four-Hands
MOSZKOWSKI: Suite for Two Violins and Piano in G Minor, Op. 71
ELGAR: Piano Quintet in A Minor, Op. 84
For more information on this event and to purchase tickets, please click here.
Program:
W.A. Mozart (1756 – 1791)
Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, K.493 (1786)
Russell Platt (b. 1965)
Clarinet Concerto (2023) – World Premiere of the version for clarinet and chamber ensemble
Intermission
Valerie Coleman-Page (b. 1970)
Sonatine for Clarinet and Piano (2005)
W.A. Mozart (1756 – 1791)
Clarinet Quintet, K.581 (1789)
Manhattan Chamber Players
Rubén Rengel, Violin
Keiko Tokunaga, Violin
Luke Fleming, Viola
Abigail Monroe, Cello
Daniel Anastasio, Piano
with
Mariam Adam, Clarinet
Andrew Trombley, Double Bass
Katherine Fortunato, Percussion
Oliver Xu, Percussion
Bohuslav Martinů Nonet No. 2, H. 374
BRIEF INTERMISSION
Franz Schubert Octet in F Major, D. 803
Amy Beach Pastorale for Woodwind Quintet, Op. 151
Reena Esmail The Light is the Same
Paquito d’Rivera Selections from Aires Tropicales
Ruth Gipps Quintet for Oboe, Clarinet and String Trio, Op. 16
INTERMISSION
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Piano Trio in B flat Major, K. 502
Francisco Mignone Sextet for Piano and Winds
Brahms Piano Quintet
Karol Szymanowski La Fontaine d’Arethuse from “Mythes”, Op. 30 No. 1
Giuseppe Tartini (arr. Fritz Kreisler) Devil’s Trill Sonata
Szymon Laks Divertimento for Violin, Clarinet, Bassoon, and Piano
INTERMISSION
Johannes Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34
Selections by:
Grazyna Bacewicz
Cosimo Carovani
Danish String Quartet
Jessie Montgomery
Maurice Ravel
Caroline Shaw
HAYDN String Quartet in E flat major, Op. 33 No. 2 “Joke”
BACEWICZ String Quartet No. 3
RAVEL String Quartet in F major
HAYDN String Quartet in E flat major, Op. 33 No. 2 “Joke”
BACEWICZ String Quartet No. 3
RAVEL String Quartet in F major
INTERWOVEN will be guest teaching artist at the PRIZM Summer Chamber Music Workshop!
INTERWOVEN’s very own gamin presents “Weaving the Sounds Together”, a mini residency program that includes lectures, workshops and a performance of multicultural contemporary compositions that feature traditional Korean instruments: piri, saenghwang and taeppyongso.
