Haruyo Kimura | Erhu Player & Singer | Official Profile
Erhu Player / Singer / Producer — Kobe, Japan
Haruyo Kimura is a professional erhu player based in Kobe, Japan, known for redefining the expressive possibilities of the erhu beyond traditional boundaries.
Trained in both Japan and China, she participated twice in the masterclass program at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music and studied under renowned performers and educators. Building on this foundation, she has developed a distinctive artistic voice that blends technical precision with emotional depth, leading critics to describe her work as “a genre of its own.”
Her performance style is characterized by a singing tone, rich expressiveness, and a strong stage presence. From classical repertoire to jazz, pop, rock, and traditional Japanese music, she moves fluidly across genres, expanding the role of the erhu in contemporary music.
Kimura has performed at prestigious venues including luxury hotels, international events, and diplomatic functions in Japan and abroad. She is listed on the cultural roster of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and has been invited to perform at official and international events.
Her international activities include performances in India, Thailand, and South Korea, as well as appearances at major cultural festivals and government-related events. In 2025, she performed on the event stage of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. She also contributed to the soundtrack of the Indian film Narivetta, whose official video has surpassed 150 million views on YouTube, featuring her erhu in the opening.
Featured Work
Erhu performance featured in the opening of the Indian film soundtrack Narivetta (150M+ views).
In addition to her solo career, she leads the unique erhu rock band “JADOH,” an unprecedented project that places the erhu at the center of a rock sound. She also produces original concerts that integrate music with visual arts, including the project Sen-nen Renka, supported by the Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan.
Beyond performance, Kimura is recognized for her strong self-production and artistic direction, receiving invitations to speak on the future of musicianship and creative careers.
With a career that spans traditional mastery and contemporary innovation, Haruyo Kimura continues to expand the artistic and cultural reach of the erhu on the global stage.
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