Presented By: Center for Japanese Studies
A Performance of Newly Composed Classical Japanese Oboe/Piano Duos
Professor Matthew Thompson and Dr. Alex Hayashi
                    On Saturday, June 10th at 5 pm in Stamps Auditorium, Dr. Matthew Thompson, recipient of a 2017-2018 CJS Faculty Research Grant to record a disc of classical Japanese oboe/piano duos, will present a live concert of these works.  The oboist is recent alumnus Dr. Alex Hayashi.  The music is in a wide variety of styles and is also notable for containing a number of pieces composed by women, whose work is underrepresented throughout classical music.  Music by: Kawanaka, Hayashi, Yamashita, Konishi, Yoshida, Nishimura, and Ohmasa.  The recital will be just over an hour in length.  Please join us for this event!