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“Hear [the Duo Kalysta] if you can, either in concert or this way.”
— Gorman, American Record Guide
May-June 2020 (about the recording Origins)
“Deutsch, a player who can soften or strengthen her handsome tone according to need, is very much in the first chair.”
— Arthur Kaptainis, La Scena Musicale
February 2020
"Deutsch revealed new worlds of colour and meaning in every single note ... an astonishing artist"
— Scott Tresham, Senior Producer at CBC Music
“Hear [the Duo Kalysta] if you can, either in concert or this way.”
— Gorman, American Record Guide
May-June 2020 (about the recording Origins)
“Deutsch, a player who can soften or strengthen her handsome tone according to need, is very much in the first chair.”
— Arthur Kaptainis, La Scena Musicale
February 2020
"Deutsch revealed new worlds of colour and meaning in every single note ... an astonishing artist"
— Scott Tresham, Senior Producer at CBC Music
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About Makoto Nakura
Makoto Nakura is a musician whose artistry and astonishing virtuosity have been mesmerizing audiences over a quarter century. He creates innovative programs of new music as well as traditional classical repertoire, revealing the versatility and expressive range of the marimba while enlightening and entertaining the listener. His recent premieres include Toshio Mashima’s marimba concerto at the famed Philharmonie Hall in Berlin as well as Benjamin C. S. Boyle’s marimba concerto with the Montreal Chamber Orchestra.
His critically acclaimed performances around the world have included venues in London, Paris, Berlin, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, Montreal, Mexico City, Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires. In the U.S., he has performed for audiences in 41 of the 50 states with orchestras such as the New York Chamber Symphony, the Chicago Sinfonietta and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. As a recital soloist, his long list of appearances includes Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall, New York’s 92nd Street Y and Washington’s Kennedy Center.
A network television portrait of Mr. Nakura was broadcast across the U.S. on CBS Sunday Morning. His recitals have been widely televised and played on many radio stations.
Voici plus d'une décennie que la virtuosité et la musicalité du marimbiste Makoto Nakura séduit tous les publics. Ses programmes comprennent de la musique contemporaine et classique, et permettent à l'auditeur de découvrir la polyvalence et la riche gamme expressive du marimba. Le charisme et la sensibilité de M. Nakura complètent ces présentations innovatrices.
En tant que soliste, on l'a vu au Carnegie's Weill Recital Hall, au 92nd Street Y de New York, au Kennedy Center (Washington), au Hoam Art Hall de Séoul et au Suntory Hall de Tokyo, pour n'en nommer que quelques-uns. Parmi ses performances, mentionnons ses nombreuses collaborations avec l'American Ballet Theater de New York, à la Metropolitan Opera House et à la Kaye Playhouse par exemple. Plus récemment, il est le soliste de la nouvelle production de la compagnie de danse, Marimba.
M. Nakura s'est fixé pour objectif d'explorer et de développer les possibilités du marimba. Il entend démontrer quelle matière première exceptionnelle cet instrument offre aux compositeurs et quelle expérience hors de l'ordinaire il peut représenter pour le public.
Un portrait télévisé de M. Nakura a été diffusé à travers les États-Unis sur CBS Sunday Morning. Ses récitals ont été largement télévisés et joués sur de nombreuses stations de radio.
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