Performance Overview

Created by pianist Eunbi Kim, in collaboration with actress Laura Yumi Snell, and director Kira Simring, Murakami Music is a performance piece inspired by the works of contemporary Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami, an author whose books have been translated into fifty languages, and sold millions of copies. His works reference classical music, as well as popular music, jazz and blues.

Murakami Music has been lauded and featured on Japanese television network, FujiTV, and most recently profiled in the documentary, “The World Reads Murakami,” on NHK, Japan’s national public broadcasting organization.

A dramatic work, this program includes performances of piano works with theatrical readings that explore the complexities of the lives behind the pianists in Murakami’s books including Sputnik Sweetheart, Kafka on the Shore, and Norwegian Wood.

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Murakami Music: Stories of Loss and Nostalgia (Promotional Video)

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Our Fundraising Campaign

We are raising funds to offset production costs and to provide artist fees for all the hard-working, talented, and creative people involved in this passion project. Ticket sales alone rarely cover all the expenses for a performance, such as printing and designing programs and materials, the space rental, technical lighting, artist fees, etc.

In return, we invite you to our VIP Reception Party, a RESOBOX cafe date complete with their famous matcha latte and sushi, backstage access and open rehearsals, and a private house concert for you and all your friends.

※ To find out more about our fundraising campaign, visit our IndieGoGo Campaign Site!