The annually popular Cello Concert.
This year, we will deliver it to you in the beautiful season of green leaves.
In this concert, you will enjoy numerous masterpieces played with the soft and deep tones of the cello, as well as a collaboration with Wadaiko (Japanese drums).
The performance will be by cellist Yoshifumi Arisumi, who is active both in Japan and internationally, and the Wadaiko will be played by Rinpei Yamaguchi.

【Performer Introduction】
*Yoshifumi Arisumi (Cello)
Born in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. He began learning the cello at the age of two and a half, and at 17, he moved to Germany (Cologne) to further his studies. After returning to Japan and completing the diploma course at the Toho Gakuen School of Music, he moved to France. He was allowed to advance to the soloist course after winning first place in the final examinations for the highest courses in cello and chamber music at the École Normale de Musique de Paris, where he enrolled and graduated. He graduated from the chamber music department of the Conservatoire Paul Dukas in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. He entered the regional national university of music in the city of Boulogne, France. He won first place in his final examination, was permitted to enroll in the research course, and subsequently graduated. He won 2nd place in the UFAM International Competition in France.
His main performance activities include being a soloist, chamber musician, and an extra for orchestras. He also focuses on teaching solo, chamber music, junior orchestras, and string ensembles, and is invited nationwide as a guest instructor for competitions and classes, as a performer or co-performer, and sometimes as a judge.

*Rinpei Yamaguchi (Wadaiko)
He began playing Wadaiko in his childhood, inspired by the performances of Sen Amano & Arakan, the head family of the national Amano-ryu school. He made his professional debut as a member of Arakan around the same time he graduated from high school. In 2018, he became an associate master of the national Wadaiko Amano-ryu school. He performs not only in Japan but also in concerts, events, TV, radio, and commercials overseas. He also collaborates with Western instruments such as the violin and cello, not just Wadaiko.
In addition to his performance activities, he is also dedicated to composing and promoting Wadaiko through Wadaiko teams, including the National Amano-kai, and workshops.