Duo X[iksa] | Hemmi & Matsumura

The combination of violin and harp seeks to challenge the familiar musical forms, which is appropriate given that the word ‘iksa’ means challenge or fight in Japanese. ‘X’ refers to the shape formed by the crossing of violin and harp strings.

Come and experience the amazing harmony of two stirring string instruments featured by Duo X[iksa] – the virtuoso and charming Yasutaka Hemmi (violin) and Takayo Matsumura (harp).

Tour Itinerary:
24 January 2012 – 5 February 2012
Nirox Residency under guidance of SA composer Michael Blake

31 January 2012
Recital for Friends of Music in Durban

1 February 2012
Recital – International Mozart Festival (JIMF) in Johannesburg (Northwards House)

5 February 2012
Recital for the Nirox Foundation – Portrayal of Compositions in Sterkfontein

7 February 2012
Recital – Lunch Hour Series in Stellenbosch (Fismer Hall)