"It was mission impossible" : Grand koto master looks back at her 35 years journey in Australia

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Koto grand master, Satsuki Odamura will be touring Australia as part of Musica Viva. Credit: Satsuki Odamura

Koto master, Satsuki Odamura was sent to Australia more than 30 years ago, by prominent Koto figure of Japan to spread the traditional Japanese instrument in the county. She has pioneered awareness of the ancient Japanese instruments through her performances in Australia, collaborating with various instruments and musical genres. She will be touring the country as part of Musica Viva in August, joined by French cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras, and young Australian cellist James Morley.

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Published 9 August 2023 7:00pm

By Yumi Oba

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Koto master, Satsuki Odamura was sent to Australia more than 30 years ago, by prominent Koto figure of Japan to spread the traditional Japanese instrument in the county. She has pioneered awareness of the ancient Japanese instruments through her performances in Australia, collaborating with various instruments and musical genres. She will be touring the country as part of Musica Viva in August, joined by French cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras, and young Australian cellist James Morley.

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