Hideki will take you on a musical journey through time, as he plays music from England, France, and Italy from the 16th- and 17th-centuries, on the lute, a truly rare and beautiful instrument. He will explain the instrument and the music, and answer any questions you might have for a very unique musical experience.
Hideki Yamaya is a performer of lutes, early guitars, and early mandolins based in New Haven. In demand as a soloist and an ensemble player, he has appeared with LA opera, Oregon Bach Festival, and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. A prolific recording artist, Hideki’s playing could be heard on Profil, hänssler CLASSIC, and Mediolanum labels.