Yano et Agatsuma: Opening Night Flagship Concert
Arts from Japan opens its inaugural season with an extraordinary evening of sound and story. Singer-songwriter and pianist Akiko Yano joins Tsugaru-shamisen virtuoso Hiromitsu Agatsuma for a San Francisco debut performance drawn from their acclaimed 2020 album, "Asteroid and Butterfly." Together they reimagine traditional Japanese folk songs (min’yo) through jazz, pop, and improvisation, pairing Yano's genre-defying piano and vocals with Agatsuma's blistering shamisen technique.
Don't miss this Opening Night Flagship Recital at the Barbro Osher Recital Hall. It promises to be an intimate, once-in-a-lifetime meeting of two Japanese music legends. Tickets are limited, so reserve your seat early!
Date and Time:
Monday, September 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Venue:
Barbro Osher Recital Hall | San Francisco Conservatory of Music, 200 Van Ness Avenue, 11th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102
Tickets:
Non-Members $65
Members $55*
VIP Non-Members $125 ⁺
VIP Members $85* ⁺
*A discount code has been shared with members via email. If you’d like to become a member, click here. If you’re not sure if you’re a member, contact jsnc@usajapan.org.
⁺ VIP Tickets include a post-concert champagne reception with the artists.