武田理沙(JP/日本) Meets Friends

About This Event

Tokyo-based multi-instrumentalist and improvisation specialist Takeda Risa makes her Taiwan debut! Born in Hokkaido, Takeda began her journey with classical piano at age 3 and took up drums at 19. Since moving to Tokyo in 2011, she has been captivated by the art of improvisation. Incorporating synthesizers and electronic instruments into her palette since 2014, she has developed a singular sonic worldview. Known for her sharp intuition, she has shared the stage with legends like Akira Sakata, Seiichi Yamamoto, Mani Neumeier, and Tatsuya Nakamura, performing over 100 improvisational sets annually. For this special night at Sappho, she joins forces with Taiwan's premier improvisers: saxophonist Minyen Hsieh and guitarist Ying-Da Chen, alongside American drummer Tim DeWit, who is currently exploring traditional Beiguan music. Expect a night of unpredictable musical chemistry and boundary-pushing soundscapes.