lobby concert

■Performance date: Friday, November 21, 2025, from 8:30 PM

A duo of piano and string instruments such as violin and cello.
They were named this way because they both have the same birthday (November 25th).

◆Seiko Shimaoka (piano)
During the week, he works in accounting at a construction company, and on weekends he volunteers in legal matters as a certified public scrivener.
At the same time, she started playing the piano again 12 years ago, after having quit when she graduated from junior high school.
While receiving advice from various professional musicians,
Based in Osaka, he performs in a variety of styles, from solo to quintet.


◆Fumihiko Sado (violin, cello)
Other instruments include guitar, bass, koto, shamisen, sanshin, and more, both Eastern and Western.
He plays all string instruments. "Multi-string player"
They perform mainly in Kinki region, but also throughout Japan and overseas.
He is currently developing his own unique music therapy in order to realize a collaboration between his main profession of medicine and music.
In recognition of these achievements, he was designated a "Living National Treasure Next Door" in 2013.

■Performance date: Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 8:30 PM

◆Takahashi　pearl/violin

After graduating from the music department of Toho Girls' High School and receiving a diploma from the same university,
Graduated from Cincinnati College of Music and the Cleveland Institute of Music (Master's degree).
He has received acclaim for his performances at the London Master Class, the Chigiana Commemorative Concert, and the Japan Federation of Musicians Recital.
Performed by Hyogo Performing Arts Center Orchestra,Hong Kong Sinfonietta,
After serving as a member of the Auckland Orchestra, he returned to Japan.
He is currently based in the Tokai region, including his hometown of Mie Prefecture and Nagoya, and is also active in various other areas.

■Performance date: Sunday, December 21, 2025, from 8:30 PM

◆Manami Ishikawa/Vocals
◆Shuhei Uehara/guitar

The nickname is "Smash Bit" for short. "Sumavi"
An acoustic duo consisting of vocalist and guitarist.Formed in January 2023.
They perform a variety of genres, including original songs and covers of Western and Japanese music.
With the goal of contributing through music, he has performed at live events throughout the Kansai region.
They also run a wide range of independent events.

■Performance date: Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 8:30 PM


◆Akiko Akira(Akira Shoko)/flute

Graduated from the Faculty of Music, Department of Music, majoring in wind instruments, at the top of his class.
He has appeared in many of the university's graduation concerts and newcomer concerts.
He has made guest appearances with the Hyogo Performing Arts Center Orchestra and the Kyoto Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, among others.
He has extensive orchestral experience.
Currently, he is running programs such as "Otoza Library - Together with Picture Books" and "Sound Education Land for Newborns."
Actively engages in performance activities for children.
Furthermore, he is dedicated to conveying the joy of music to young people through music workshops and brass band instruction.



◆Sayaka Yamada(Sayaka Yamada)/piano

Composer/Arranger Graduated from Osaka College of Music Junior College.
Piano instructor at the Music School attached to Osaka College of Music. Solfeggio instructor for young children at the Music School attached to Osaka College of Music.
Music that touches the heart and resonates with people is well-received.
As the leader of "Myoken Usagi," he performs throughout the country, mainly in the Kansai region.
In April of this year, they came second out of 85 groups at the Super Adult Festival and performed at the Kansai Expo.
Every year, they perform at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and hold "Reconstruction Support Concerts" in areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Since last year, he has been touring temporary housing on Noto Peninsula, delivering music to people there.
1997: Composes the music for the opening ceremony group performance at the 33rd National Sports Festival for the Disabled (Fureai Pic) in Osaka
1999 Great Disability Education 50th Anniversary Original Song Excellence Award
2007 Toyono Town Cultural and Educational Achievement Award, Osaka Prefecture
2012: Good Deeds Award from the Cabinet Office Good Deeds Association

■Performance date: Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 8:30 PM


◆Yamada Saho/piano

After majoring in music education at the Faculty of Developmental Education at Kyoto Women's University, she completed the Music Studies course at the Graduate School of Arts and Culture at Osaka Kyoiku University.
Upon graduating from Kyoto Women's University, she received the Parent-Teacher Association Encouragement Award.

1st place in the 4th Ikaruga Music Competition.
Special Award at the 21st Japan Performers Competition.
2nd place in the 18th Takarazuka Vega Student Piano Competition.
Encouragement Award at the 10th Kariya International Music Competition.
3rd place in the 18th Beethoven Music Competition.
He has won awards in numerous other competitions.

She has studied piano under Osamu Yamamoto, Kaori Takaishi, Tomoko Doi, Makoto Yamahata, and Midori Nohara.
Completed Salvatore Spano's Master course.

Current,Member of the Nishinomiya Music Association and the Japan Piano Education Federation.

In addition to his performance activities, he is also devoted to teaching the next generation of musicians, and is a piano instructor at Shinkyo Musical Instruments.
He is a part-time lecturer at Kinrankai Junior and Senior High School Music Department and Osaka Educational Welfare College.

■Performance date: Saturday, February 28, 2027, from 8:30 PM


◆Arisa Kashihara / Flute

He started playing the flute at the age of 10.

Graduated from the music department of Nara Prefectural Takamado High School.

Graduated from Soai University, Faculty of Music, Department of Music, majoring in flute.

He performed at the university's graduation concert.Appeared at the 32nd Nara City Newcomer Concert.Selected for the 47th New Flute Concert.

Participated in Trevor Wye Flute Seminar 2015.Attended Denis Bouriakov's Master class.

4th place in the university division of the wind instruments category at the 21st Yangtze Cup International Music Competition.

Received the Excellence Award in the Ensemble Division, University Section of the 21st Yangtze Cup International Music Competition.

Won the gold prize at the 1st Online Ensemble Contest hosted by the Flute Association. (Flute Trio Reiron)

Flute Trio Reiron,Bellflower Flute×Electric Organ members.

Happytone Music School,Endo Music School,Tsubaki Music School,Smiles Music Salon,flute,ocarina,piano,Solfeggio instructor.
Currently, he is involved in teaching at a music school and also performs mainly in the Kansai region.



◆Airi Hata/Piano

Graduated from the Advanced Course in Piano at Soai University's Faculty of Music.Performed at the university's graduation concert.

Won second place in the 27th Wakayama Prefectural High School Piano Competition.

14th Beethoven Music Competition, National Top 10 Award in the Piano Category.

Appeared at the 49th Wakayama Prefecture New Artist Concert,Encouragement Award Winner.

Obtained a diploma at the Chopin Music Academy Summer Course.

To date, she has studied under Yamada Yuko, Kinoshita Chiyo, and Ogawa Tomoko.