Elizabeth and John Falconer perform classical, contemporary, and original compositions for koto and shakuhachi, and introduce the two instruments, each with its own unique background. Suitable for various departmental courses and interests - music, ethnomusicology, Japanese culture, Asian studies, anthropology, and world studies.

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"Thank you, John and Elizabeth, for engaging our students so creatively and beautifully."
- Dr. Pamela Moro, Willamette University

"Thank you for creating an evening that was magical and delightful!"
- Anita L. Mandtes, President, Seattle Japanese Garden Advisory Council

"Thanks again for the wonderful presentation you gave to my class. Your insightful comments so clearly made connections between the performance practices of koto musicians and cultural and social themes, and elucidated foundational reasons as to why multicultural music has become so prevalent and important."
- Dr. Mike Smith, Professor of Music Education, DePaul University

Elizabeth's "Koto Journey"

The history of the instrument, interwoven with Elizabeth's personal journey in learning it, along with classical and contemporary compositions. Suitable for various departmental courses and interests - music, ethnomusicology, Japanese culture, Asian studies, anthropology, and world studies.

"Dr. Elizabeth Falconer's playing conveys both the richness of the long tradition in which she has immersed herself and the freshness of her own creative spirit."
- Kent Mullikin, Deputy Director, National Humanities Center

"Dr. Elizabeth Falconer and I have performed several concerts together for koto and shakuhachi - she is the finest Ikuta-ryu kotoist with whom I have performed, aside from her teacher, the legendary Sawai Kazue. I consider Elizabeth to be the greatest American-born koto artist and composer today."
- Dr. Dale A. Olsen, Professor, The Florida State University