Hiroshima Peace concert

Hiroshima Hougaku Federation and East Winds Ensemble present Hiroshima Peace Concert A unique concert of Shakuhachi and Koto timeless music that will dazzle your senses. Discover or rediscover Japanese music with these exceptional musicians. Hiroshima Hougaku Federation (Hiroshima Traditional Japanese Music Federation) was founded in 1993. The federation’s members, residing in Hiroshima Prefecture, consists of accomplished professional performers who have been awarded first prizes and awards of excellence at nationwide competitions for traditional Japanese music. Their president Tomoko Fukumori is an accomplished third generation Koto master who has lead the group on many international tours. East Winds Ensemble’s director Marco Lienhard has collarborated on many occasions with this wonderful group and will be presenting an exciting program of Koto and Shakuhachi music including favorites such as Haru no Umi and a special composition a Prayer for Tohoku honoring the victims of the Tsunami. The Hiroshima Hougaku Federation is spreading its music to the world to bring peace to the world.