Keiko Abe Official Site – Marimba Fantasy
Studying marimba in Japan with Keiko Abe is both an amazing musical and cultural experience. Over the years many of the worlds most influential percussive artists have attended her marimba classes at the prestigious Toho Gakuen College of Music in Tokyo.
Keiko Abe - Mostly Marimba
Keiko Abe, born in Tokyo in 1937, is a Japanese composer and virtuoso marimba player. She has been a primary figure in the development of the marimba, both in terms of musical usage and of the design of the instrument itself. Abe began playing the marimba at the age of 12, after hearing an American missionary group from Oral Roberts University ...
The Works World-Premiered by Keiko Abe
Keiko Abe, University of Michigan Symphony Band cond:H.Robert Reynolds: 101: Rin-sai for Solo Marimba and 6 Percussionists: 1987 Tokyo: Akira Miyoshi: Keiko Abe, Kroumata Percussion Ensemble: 102: ... Keiko Abe, Marimba Ensemble Japan, UNT Percussion Ensemble: 177: Variations on Dowland’s Lachrimae Pavana ~for Solo Marimba~ 2007 Tokyo: Keiko ...
Keiko Abe - Wind Repertory Project
2024年9月17日 · Keiko Abe (b. 18 April 1937, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese composer and marimba player. Abe began playing the xylophone while in elementary school in Tokyo, Japan, studying under Eiichi Asabuki. At age 13, she won an NHK talent contest and began performing professionally on live radio.
Keiko Abe - Yamaha - United States
Keiko Abe is known for an international marimba player and a great composer in modern marimba world. She has performed in more than 60 countries with prominent orchestras, percussion groups and Jazz artists beyond genres. She attains the world-wide reputation as one of the greatest musicians in the music history.
Keiko Abe - Wikipedia
Keiko Abe (安倍 圭子, Abe Keiko, born April 18, 1937) is a Japanese composer and marimba player. She has been a primary figure in the development of the marimba, in terms of expanding both technique and repertoire, and through her collaboration with the Yamaha Corporation, developed the modern five-octave concert marimba.
Keiko Abe - Percussive Arts Society
Keiko Abe (pronounced KAY-ee-koh AH-beh) is one of the most well-known solo marimbists in the world. Her unique musical approach has enchanted audiences and students alike for over 30 years.
Profile – Keiko Abe Official Site
Keiko Abe has the ability to merge with her marimba: the resulting union produces music with incredible depth of feeling. She represents a perfect combination of virtuoso technique and passionate artistry.
Keiko Abe | Yamaha Artists
In addition to performing, Keiko has also served as Artistic Director for the World Festival in Japan, the Percussion Festival of Japan Week in Korea, and has served on special jury for the International Marimba Competition in Paris.
Keiko Abe: Marimba Virtuoso and International Treasure - SBO+
2019年3月1日 · I am going to give a brief review of several of the works from the woman who has revolutionized the modern marimba. These songs would be wonderful for your students to explore. 1) “Variations on Japanese Children’s Songs.” This is a four-mallet marimba work that was published in 1987. A 4.5 or 5 octave marimba is required for this song.