A duo concert by marimba players Ryohei Hashimoto and Akie Manabe, who are active mainly in Sapporo.
The concert title, '1=1+1 (One equals one plus one),' embodies the idea of 'creating one concert with the individuality of two marimba players.'

In this performance, to allow you to fully enjoy their individuality, we have prepared a rich program that incorporates both solo performances by each artist and duo performances that combine their unique styles.

We invite you to come and enjoy the world of marimba woven by these two on a midsummer night.

[Performers]
Marimba / Ryohei Hashimoto
Born in Niigata City. After graduating from the music department of Niigata Prefectural Niigata Chuo High School, he graduated from the Orchestra and Percussion major in the Music Course of the Arts Program at Hokkaido University of Education, Iwamizawa Campus. While at university, he performed in the selected chamber music concert. He is active mainly in solo and ensemble performances, having appeared in the 2018 Sapporo Citizens' Art Festival New Artists Concert, the JR Tower Sora no Concert, and held solo recitals in Sapporo and Niigata. He has studied marimba under Emiko Honma, Akiko Mizutani, Setsuko Kutsuno, and Shoko Tsukagoshi. He is a member of the percussion ensemble group ROCHE and the Hokkaido Percussion Association.

Marimba / Akie Manabe
Born in Takikawa City. Graduated from the Orchestra and Percussion major in the Music Course of the Arts Program at Hokkaido University of Education, Iwamizawa Campus. She performed in the university's solo selection concert, chamber music selection concert, and graduation concert. Received the Excellence Award at the 31st Newcomers' Concert hosted by the Japan Percussion Association. Selected in the Duo category at the 19th Osaka International Music Competition. Received the Encouragement Award at the 2018 Sapporo Citizens' Art Festival New Artists Concert. Attended a master class by Mr. Eric Sammut. She has studied marimba under Yuko Kawamura, Akiko Mizutani, and Setsuko Kutsuno. Member of the percussion ensemble group ROCHE.

[Program]
Grovlez: The Wandering Kind
Schmitt: Ghanaia◇
Ignatowicz: Toccata◇
Sammut: Three Spirals◇
Sammut: Kaleiduoscope
Takanobu Yabuuchi: Una Certa Vacanza "La Collina"◆
Chen: Etude in E minor◆
Petrov: Mr. No Name◆
Piazzolla: Tango Suite

◇ = Manabe Solo
◆ = Hashimoto Solo