Makoto Nakura
Makoto Nakura 60 Marimba Recital: Retrospective
Church In the Gardens
50 Ascan Ave
Queens County, NY 11375
May 4, 2024
7:30 PM EDT
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Makoto started building his distinctive career as a marimbist as soon as he arrived in New York City 30 years ago. This concert shows his journey through the works which he has commissioned from today’s leading composers. The expressive possibilities of the marimba keep expanding under Makoto’s mallets!
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Makoto Nakura Biography
Marimbist Makoto Nakura is a musician whose artistry and astonishing virtuosity have been mesmerizing audiences for more than a quarter of a century. In 1994, Makoto moved from his native Japan to New York City, becoming the first marimbist to win first prize in the prestigious Young Concert Artists International Auditions. His critically acclaimed performances around the world have included venues in London, Paris, Berlin, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, Montreal, Mexico City, Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires.
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