Gagaku × Classical × Improvisation — A One-of-a-Kind Musical Experience: Ayako Kanisasare Debut Recital 'Seventeen Nights of Dreams' Approaching

Tacticart Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) will host 'Ayako Kanisasare Debut Recital: Seventeen Nights of Dreams' at Hamarikyu Asahi Hall on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (holiday).

This performance is the highly anticipated debut recital by artist Ayako Kanisasare, who has garnered attention through social media and her unique expressions. We will deliver an innovative, genre-crossing program that fuses Gagaku instruments with classical music, as well as literature and improvisational performance.

Performers: Ayako Kanisasare (Sho, U), Takashi Niigaki (Piano), Sophie Steiner (Harp), Tatsuhiro Kano (Koto), Masumi Nemoto (Soprano)

Planned Repertoire: Improvisational performance: Yume Jūya (Natsume Soseki) 'Banshikichō Chōshi' by U (Shosoin instrument) Toshiro Mayuzumi: 'Rokudan' Takashi Yoshimatsu: 'Negative Prelude' J.S. Bach: 'Air on the G String' C.A. Debussy: 'Clair de Lune' A. Piazzolla: 'Libertango' and others

Highlights of the Performance: ■ Making Gagaku More Accessible Reconstructing Gagaku, often perceived as traditional music, with a modern sensibility. It achieves a fusion with classical music while utilizing traditional instruments such as sho, u, and koto.

Literary × Musical Improvisational Expression Creating a new artistic experience through improvisational performance based on Natsume Soseki's masterpiece 'Yume Jūya.' It's a once-in-a-lifetime stage where words and sounds intertwine.

Collaboration with Takashi Niigaki Collaboration with Takashi Niigaki, widely known as a composer and pianist, has been realized. Please pay attention to this cross-genre musical dialogue.

New Concert Experience for a Wide Audience This performance is designed to appeal not only to classical music fans but also to younger generations who discovered Ayako Kanisasare through social media. Furthermore, as a project subsidized by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, it contributes to creating opportunities for families to attend, aiming for a performance enjoyable across generations.

Performance Overview: Performance Name: Ayako Kanisasare Debut Recital Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (holiday) Doors open: 17:00 / Performance starts: 18:00 Venue: Hamarikyu Asahi Hall

Ticket Prices (tax included): VIP seats: 10,000 yen S seats: 6,000 yen A seats: 4,000 yen

Purchase tickets here: https://teket.jp/5288/66550

For those who fall under the following categories, please refer here: https://teket.jp/5288/67309

*This performance is a subsidized project under the Agency for Cultural Affairs' 'Support Project for Children's Stage Arts Appreciation Experience at Theaters and Music Halls.'

*The content is an authentic musical performance that can be enjoyed by a wide range of generations.

*All customers aged 18 and under can attend for free.

*For one accompanying guardian per customer aged 18 and under, S seats are offered at half price (3,000 yen).

*Customers aged 18 and under can attend without an accompanying guardian.

Production Company Overview: Company Name: Tacticart Inc. Business Description: Concert planning and production, primarily classical music.

Phone: 050-1792-0075 (Weekdays 10:00-18:00) Email: concert@tcticart.co.jp Keywords: