(August 17, 2016) In the context of the 150th anniversary of Italian-Japanese diplomatic relations, the concert ‘Italy meets Noh!’ will take place September 1 in the Auditorium of the Italian Cultural Institute of Tokyo. The event consists of the performances by contemporary Italian composers in dialogue with the tradition of the Noh theatre. Singer and performer, Ryoko Aoki is at the centre of numerous collaborations between composers with whom she was invited to different countries thus building her world fame. In the first part of the concert she will perform the works of two of the most prominent Italian composers today, Federico Gardella and Valerio Sannicandro. The second part focuses on the work of Stefano Gervasoni who teaches composing at the Paris Conservatory. Ryoko Aoki is accompanied by the Italian flute player Mario Caroli and the renowned French quartet, Diotima who specialises in contemporary music. The concert will conclude with the premiere of one of Stefano Gervasoni’s pieces
