Join us for an evening of celebration the night before Sakura Weekend!
March 27, 2026
The Fallser Club
3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA / Google Maps >>
With an eclectic mix of classical, folk, and traditional Japanese music, along with cultural demonstrations this event promises a truly immersive and unforgettable experience, celebrating the power of art to bridge cultures and inspire audiences.
TICKET INFORMATION COMING SOON!
PERFORMERS
Keystone Japan Club
Children’s song and dance performance
KyoDaiko
Community taiko drumming ensemble based in the Philadelphia area.
Adam Iezzi
Amane & Chie
Amane Sakaguchi (stage name: Kosaburo)
Born as the eldest daughter of Kineya Katsusaburō VIII, head of the esteemed Kinekatsu School, the foremost nagauta lineage, Amane inherited a deep artistic heritage from an early age. She began studying nagauta at three, piano at four, and shamisen at six, marking the start of an extraordinary musical journey. At fourteen, she made her stage debut, and at twenty, was formally inaugurated as “Kineya Kosaburō.” A graduate of Geidai, Japan’s most prestigious institution for the performing arts, she completed her studies at the top of her class and received both the Acanthus Music Prize and the Ryohei Miyata Scholarship. Her artistry bridges centuries and genres, ranging from compositions for major national cultural programs and acclaimed productions such as Touken Ranbu, to collaborations with leading contemporary musicians including BREIMEN and Snow Man. In 2024, she became the first Japanese composer accepted into the Master’s Program in Composition at the Curtis Institute of Music, where she is creating a new work for shamisen and viola, jointly commissioned by Curtis and the Library of Congress, which premiered to critical acclaim in Washington, D.C. in autumn 2025.
Chie Mitsui (stage name: Chōichie)
Chie’s lifelong devotion to the Japanese performing arts began in early childhood, when she was immersed in traditional dance before discovering nagauta music in her school years. A graduate of Geidai, Japan’s top performing arts conservatory, Chie completed her studies at the top of her class, and has since built a distinguished career as a performer and cultural innovator. Her artistry spans media and stage alike, contributing to the acclaimed One Piece: Wano Country Arc and various television dramas, while gracing the stage of the prestigious Kabukiza Theatre and other renowned venues. Beyond concert halls, she brings nagauta to temples and historic landmarks, illuminating its contemporary vitality and reimagining the classical form as a living art that resonates powerfully in the present.
Master Fukazawa
Japanese swordmaster Fukuzawa-san, accompanied by fue music, will demonstrate Japanese sword arts which encompass many different forms and techniques, perfected over centuries in Japan.
Penn Symphony Orchestra
Blending European classical music with traditional Japanese sounds to create a unique and immersive musical experience.
About the Fallser Club
We are a sustainable non-profit event space and music venue located in the heart of East Falls, Philadelphia, right off Kelly Drive.
The Fallser Club’s mission is to create community and enable connection by expanding access to music, arts, and inclusive gathering spaces. Through partnerships, sustainability practices, and an activist spirit at our core, we work to build equity, connection, and vibrancy. We believe music heals, and that creative community spaces are essential to a more just, resilient, and thriving community.
The Fallser Club is the "Best of Philly - 2025 Intimate Music Venue"
Parking Info
Free on-street parking is available near the East Falls train station driveway at 3610 Midvale Ave., and a paid municipal parking lot is located three blocks away at 4100 Ridge Ave. Both areas are well-lit for secure evening parking.
