ROCO Connections: Beyond the Rising Sun - A Musical Voyage

Name: ROCO Connections: Beyond the Rising Sun - A Musical Voyage
Start: 2026-03-28T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Asia Society Texas Center

Schedule

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Asia Society Texas Center | Houston, TX

ROCO joins the global celebration of the 2025 World EXPO in Osaka with Beyond the Rising Sun - A Musical Voyage, a cross-cultural evening honoring innovation, tradition, and international exchange. Hosted at Asia Society Texas Center, this concert features ROCO musicians Kana Kimura (violin), Maiko Sasaki (clarinet), Shino Hayashi (cello), and guest pianist Kana Mimaki in a program that bridges East and West.
The centerpiece is a new ROCO-commissioned quartet by Hiroaki Tokunaga, inspired by the reflections of Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata, who will join the ensemble as a guest speaker at the event. Paired with a Japanese fashion collection curated by Houston City College and a Suntory Toki whisky tasting, the evening promises a vibrant tapestry of sound, visual art, and Japanese culture.