2018 / Japanese American wartime incarceration -themed “Behind Barbed Wire” music performances, May 26

Saxophonist Chika Inoue and pianist Mary Au will commemorate the Japanese American incarceration of 1942-1946 with recital featuring “Behind Barbed Wire.”

This multimedia piece by composer Deon Nielsen Price includes poetry and documentary video

Two performances are set for Saturday, May 26 in Los Angeles

Saturday, May 26, 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Beyond Baroque (theater)
681 Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
$10 per person general admission

Sponsored by the Venice Japanese American Memorial Monument Committee (www.venicejamm.com )

For tickets, contact Phyllis Hayashibara at phyllishayashibara@gmail.com or (310) 390-1576. Seating is limited.

The performance of “Behind Barbed Wire” will be followed by panel discussion with activists inspired by the Japanese American story.

 

Saturday, May 26, 7:00 – 9:00 pm

The Church of Jesus Christ of Letter-Day Saint
Los Angeles Temple Visitors’ Center
10707 N Temple Way, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Facebook.com/LATVC

Admission is free

The performance of “Behind Barbed Wire” will be followed by additional music performances including pieces by Schubert, Ryo Noda, and more.