A Manhattan Story: Joy of Life
presented by Shining Blue Dot
An intimate and exquisite original production by violinist Eiko Kano,
unfolds as a continuous musical journey,
a narrated storyline seamlessly woven with violin gem pieces.
Designed as a sophisticated pre-dinner concert, this special Valentine’s Day performance takes place near Lincoln Center, offering a refined winter evening of music, narrative, and human reflection.
This concert is part of “Musical Dialogue” at Shining Blue Dot, a series dedicated to creating thoughtful, intimate encounters where music becomes a space for listening, connection, and meaning.
✨ Friday, February 14
📍 Lincoln Center area (address will be sent to you after ticket purchase)
🎟 Tickets available via Give Lively
(Charitable contribution with tax-deductible portions on all tickets)
Join us for a quiet, luminous Valentine’s experience where music tells a story.
Eiko Kano: Script and Violin
Blair MacMillan: Piano (Photo Credit: Patrick Xiong)
Gilly Caulo: Narration
2025
Summer Tour
in Japan
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Doors Open: 3:30 PM
Performance Starts: 4:00 PM
At: Misoya Kimono Shop Annex (Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan)
Performers: Eiko Kano (Violin) / Junko Ichikawa (Piano)
Tickets: ¥2,800 -
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Performance Starts: 6:30 PM
At: Kobayashi City Cultural Hall (232 Ekinan, Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture)
Performers: Eiko Kano (Violin) / Junko Ichikawa (Piano)
Tickets: ¥2,500 -
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Performance Starts: 6:30 PMAt: Tokachi Plaza Rainbow Hall (13-1 Nishi 4-jou Minami, Obihiro City, Hokkaido)
Performers: Eiko Kano (Violin) / Junko Ichikawa (Piano)
Tickets: General: ¥3,000 / Students: ¥1,500 (*+¥500 if purchased at the door)
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Doors Open: 6:00 PM Performance Starts: 6:30 PM
At: Tokachi Plaza Rainbow Hall (13-1 Nishi 4-jou Minami, Obihiro City, Hokkaido)
Performers: Eiko Kano (Violin) / Junko Ichikawa (Piano)
Tickets: General: ¥3,000 / Students: ¥1,500 (*+¥500 if purchased at the door)
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【Violin Summer Camp 2025 in NAHA – Special Tie-Up Project】
Featuring: Eiko Kano – Violin Special Master Course
Lessons: August 6 (Wed) & August 7 (Thu), 2025
Eligibility: Students specializing in violin (elementary, junior high, high school, and university level)
Venue: Naha Baptist Church (那覇バプテスト教会)
Fee: ¥15,000 per 60-minute lesson
Capacity: Limited to 10 participants【Summer Camp Final Concert】
Date: August 7, 2025 (Thu)
Doors Open: 4:30PM | Performance Starts: 5PM
Admission Fee: Adults: ¥1,000 | Students: ¥500
Video
J.S. Bach Chaconne
Falla Spanish Dance.
Brahms Scherzo from F.A.E Sonata
Gershwin/ Heifets Prelude no.1.
Vaughan Williams The Lark Acsending
J.S.Bach Concerto for two violins
Bernstein / Penaforte Somewhere from Westside Story Suite
Discography
Discover the discography of violinist Eiko Kano.
Please have a listen!
Private Lesson
Located near The Lincoln Center in New York City or Online.
Shinning Blue Dot NY
In 2025, Eiko founded the nonprofit organization Shining Blue Dot NY, driven by her belief in the unifying, transformative power of music and the arts to nurture understanding, love, and hope for our planet.