Gagaku and Asian Music
: A New Exchange of Ancient Instruments

Gagaku, which was introduced to Japan from the ancient continent and has been passed down for over a thousand years,
will be performed by a group of talented young musicians who will carry on the tradition, performing a wide range of pieces from classics to contemporary commissioned works.

2026

3.06

FRI

Mitsukoshi Theater

3,500 yen

Performance Information

Gagaku, a form of music with over a thousand years of history, was introduced to Japan from ancient Asia and has undergone a wide variety of developments over the years.
This performance will take you on a rich musical journey that transcends time and place, featuring classical pieces such as Ranryō-ō and Konju, as well as Dunhuang pipa scores performed in ancient China and contemporary works created in modern Japan and India.
We hope you will enjoy to your heart's content the Asian sounds woven by these young performers.

Date

Friday, March 6, 2026 6:30 PM start | Doors open 6:00 PM
*Performance time: approximately 1 hour 40 minutes (with a break)

Performers

Venue

Mitsukoshi Theater

Ticket prices

[General] 3,500 yen
[Students] 2,000 yen

Barrier-free information

Wheelchair accessible seating | Written communication available | Assistance dogs allowed

Viewing support

Foreign language support available (English pamphlets available)

Track list

Ancient / Japan:
Ichiyetsu Choudori | Ka Ling Binkyu | Lanling Wang | Hu Dinning Break
China:
From the Dunhuang Pipa Flute, Feng Xiang Cho | Yi Shu | Kyukko (composed by Shiba Sukeyasu)
Modern / Japan:
Title undecided, composed by Yokokawa Tomoya *Commissioned premiere
India:
Prana (composed by Ichiyanagi Satoshi)

ticket

Release date: Friday, October 24, 2025

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Performance implementation system

Organized by:
NPO Japan Music International Exchange |
Tokyo Metropolitan Government | Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture | Edo Tokyo Traditional Performing Arts Festival Executive Committee
Supported by:
Fund for Strengthening the Foundation for Cultural and Artistic Activities
(Support for the Development of Creators and the High Added Value of Cultural Facilities) |
Association for the Management of Compensation for Public Transmission for Educational Purposes (SARTRAS)
Supported by:
Hogaku Journal / Japan Traditional Culture Foundation |
Chuo City | Chuo City Board of Education | Chuo City Tourism Association