Kimiyo Ogawa
Composer, Bandoneon player
Web: http://www5c.biglobe.ne.jp/~kimiyo/
Email: kimiyo@msa.biglobe.ne.jp
Tokyo, Japan
Kimiyo Ogawa is one of the most admired and valued female bandoneonists in the world. Kimiyo started to play the bandoneon because she was fascinated by the sound of it.
Kimiyo was born in Tokyo, Japan and received degrees from the college of art at Nihon University in Japan.
Kimiyo’s first visit to Buenos Aires was in 2001. She studied with Julio Oscar Pane and played the bandoneon at local live houses and hotels. At that time, her performance was also introduced to the local radio stations and newspapers were she received a great reception.
2003: Joined in “Cosquin Festival Nacional de Folklore”, the biggest music festival in Argentina, as a member of representations from Japan.
2005: Performed at four other presidential museum halls, such as the La Casa de Gobierno Hall, as a member of Osaka, Japan- Buenos Aires, Argentina Goodwill Ambassador and received a favorable reputation.
2007: Performed with Korean dancers at an official festival in Seoul, Korea.
2008: Had been invited to perform at the “Asian Improvisation Art Exchange@Mullae 2008” in Korea. Worked with various musicians, dancers, and artists across the countries and deepened exchanges through improvisation.
2009: Joined in “Chacarera Festival” in Santiago del Estero. Costarred with “Juan Carlos Carabajal y Rejunte” and participated in their recordings.
Kimiyo has recently not only worked in Argentine Tango, but also more actively collaborated with actors, dancers, and performers engaged with the Contemporary Art. She continues to contribute in live shows, records, drama /theater music and commercial music with a wide range of artists.
* DISCOGRAPHY *
- Tango Passion (2001 LMCD-1658) : Astor Piazzolla omnibus
- Junta Brava! (2003 Classic Catalog Corp) : classical Argentine Tango / Folklore
- Tangoloid (2006 Zipangu Products Co., Ltd.) : Trio with Hiroki Miyano (Gt) and Hiroshi Yoshino (B)
- Tsuki no hikari (2007 KAZANE RECORDS) : 1st bandoneon solo album
- CRUZ DEL NORTE (2009 KAZANE RECORDS) : 2nd bandoneon solo album
- Encuentro（2010年・KAZANE RECORDS）：Argentine Tango / Folklore |
