Baroque Meets Japonesque
About This Event
A Unique Collaboration Between Baroque Music and Japanese Traditional Dance
A charity concert in support of an orphanage and an elementary school in Kanchanaburi.
When: Sunday, 15th March 2026 at 19:00
At Neilson Hays Library
Tickets: General 700THB
Members 600THB
Students 400THB
Artists:
Makiko Asahi – Spinet
Sachiko Kubo – Japanese Traditional Dance
Tomoko Kataoka – Rainbow School Principal
Experience an extraordinary evening where East meets West in Baroque Meets Japonesque, a rare artistic collaboration uniting the elegance of Baroque music with the refined beauty of Japanese traditional dance. This cross-cultural performance weaves together centuries-old musical masterpieces and expressive movement, creating a dialogue between two rich artistic traditions.
More than a celebration of the arts, this special performance is also a charity concert, held in support of Rainbow School, an orphanage and an elementary school in Kanchanaburi. Through music and dance, the evening aims to bring inspiration, cultural exchange, and hope—extending the power of the arts beyond the stage and into the community.
Rainbow School is a Thai-certified orphanage and elementary school for stateless children, located deep in the mountains of Kanchanaburi. It was founded by a Japanese monk and has been run by a Japanese principal for 15 years. They host many field studies and are well-known among Japanese people living in Bangkok, but they hope to raise awareness and support for the school among Thais and other people.
Programme:
Part I: Baroque Music
1. J.S. Bach / Partita No. 6 BWV830 e minor
2. Introduction to Rainbow School
Part II: Collaboration of Baroque Music / Spinet and Japanese Dance
3. Michio Miyagi / Haru no Umi (Spring Sea) [Dance & Spinet]
4. Sakura Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) [Dance & Spinet]
5. Gekka Bijin (Queen of the Night) [Dance solo]
6. Jean-Philippe Rameau / Les Cyclopes [Spinet solo]
7. Introduction to Yosakoi Dance
8. Jean-Philippe Rameau / “Les Sauvages” from Les Indes Galantes [Dance & Spinet]
9. Yosakoi Workshop
10. Traditional Yosakoi Naruko Dance
11. Pachelbel / Canon in D Major [Dance & Spinet]
Performers & Organizer:
Makiko Asahi – Spinet (Small Harpsichord)
A Japanese historical keyboard specialist (harpsichord and fortepiano) and pianist.
She completed three master’s degrees in Germany: Piano at the University of Music Stuttgart, Piano Chamber Music at the University of Music Trossingen (graduating with highest honors), and Harpsichord (highest honors).
Sachiko Kubo – Japanese Dance / Yosakoi
(Maishima Sachika, Instructor of the Maishima Style)
She began studying ballet at the age of four and joined the dance troupe Wakatake at 18. She is the director of Japanese Dancing Mai and Yosakoi Bangkok Yoisho, and is a Kochi Prefecture–certified Thai Yosakoi Ambassador. Her activities span Japanese traditional dance, folk dance, Yosakoi, and Yosakoi Soran, including performances and instruction in Japan and overseas.
Tomoko Kataoka
(Organizer / Principal, Rainbow School)
After many years of teaching in Bangkok, Ms. Kataoka moved to Sangkhlaburi in 2010 to lead Rainbow School. For the past 15 years, she has dedicated herself to providing education, nourishment, and a safe home for ethnic minority children facing challenging circumstances.
Beyond academic learning, she emphasizes spiritual richness and life skills, supporting children in preserving their cultural roots while preparing them for the future. Through this concert, she hopes to build a “Rainbow Bridge” connecting these children with the wider world.
About Rainbow School
“Connecting a Beautiful Earth to the Future”
Located in Sangkhlaburi, Rainbow School is a residential learning center for ethnic minority children. Guided by the principle of Mutual Respect, the school focuses on:
• Sustainable Living: Living in harmony with nature
• Cultural Identity: Preserving each child’s unique traditions
• Quality Education: Empowering children to lead independent lives
All proceeds from this event will directly support the children’s education and daily lives.
Thank you very much for being part of our mission.
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Parking Location: With the limited parking space available at the library, it is recommended that you take a taxi or use public transportation. If you do drive, parking is available at Bangkok Union Insurance, 175/177 Surawong Road (garage entry on Soi Anuman Rajdhon 1) a 5-minute walk to the Neilson Hays Library. They charge a fee of THB 30 per hour for parking.