Title:
Naoko Takada, marimba -- Juanita K. Hammons Hall

Location:
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts 525 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway

Date:
March 17, 2010
From 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Details:
$20, onstage seating

www.HammonsHall.com

417-836-7678

Marimist Naoko Takada is renowned for her wide range of repertoire, from Bach to Piazzolla. An arranger as well as a performer, Ms. Takada's transcriptions have been published by Studio 4 Music as part of the Naoko Takada Series, which also includes works written for her by contemporary composers.  Born in Tokyo, Ms. Takada began to study marimba at the age of eight.  She earned her Master of Music degree from Ithaca College, and has studied at the Boston Conservatory. There will be a "Meet the Artist" reception following the recital.