Yano et Agatsuma: Opening Night Flagship Concert

Arts from Japan opens its inaugural season with an extraordinary evening of sound and story. Singer-songwriter and pianist Akiko Yano joins Tsugaru-shamisen virtuoso Hiromitsu Agatsuma for a San Francisco debut performance drawn from their acclaimed 2020 album, "Asteroid and Butterfly." Together they reimagine traditional Japanese folk songs (min’yo) through jazz, pop, and improvisation, pairing Yano's genre-defying piano and vocals with Agatsuma's blistering shamisen technique. Don't miss this Opening Night Flagship Recital at the Barbro Osher Recital Hall. It promises to be an intimate, once-in-a-lifetime meeting of two Japanese music legends. Tickets are limited, so reserve your seat early! Date and Time: Monday, September 14, 2026 at 7:30 PMDoors open at 7:00 PM Venue: Barbro Osher Recital Hall | San Francisco Conservatory of Music, 200 Van Ness Avenue, 11th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102 Tickets: Non-Members $65Members $55*VIP Non-Members $125 ⁺VIP Members $85* ⁺*A discount code has been shared with members via email. If you’d like to become a member, click here. If you’re not sure if you’re a member, contact jsnc@usajapan.org.⁺ VIP Tickets include a post-concert champagne reception with the artists.