Yasutaka HEMMI (violin) Born in Matsue, Japan.

HEMMI is one of the most dynamic and active violinists for contemporary music in Japan. He has been invited to many international festivals and given literally dozens of premieres. He has invented new techniques for the violin and collaborated with composers, dancers, visual artists, actors and many others. From 2001 to 2003, he was a member of Champ d'Action (Belgium), and from 2003, he has been a member of ‘next mushroom promotion’ (Osaka). His solo CD ‘Violin Encounters’ was released through Megadisc (Belgium) in 2004. HEMMI’s performances are also available on numerous CDs or DVDs. 

Takayo MATSUMURA (harp) Born in Osaka, Japan.

MATSUMURA graduated from Soai University (Faculty of Music), She is now a free-lance harpist and her activities incorporate solo, chamber ensemble and orchestral performances. She is a member of the harp duo ‘Farfalle’, with sister Eri Matsumura, and has performed in a range of contexts including the Arles International Harp Festival and the NHK-FM Recital. In 2009 Farfalle released its first CD ‘Farfalle au bois dormant’. MATSUMURA has given numerous debut performances, and as an arranger, she has expanded the repertoire of harp music.