Keiko Abe
Biography
Keiko Abe is a marimbist and composer from Japan who has left her mark on music history.
She has written over 110 compositions, commissioned more than 70 pieces, performed at more than 60 major international music festivals, with prominent orchestras, percussion ensembles and artists beyond genres. She is the first woman to be inducted into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame and has received numerous awards. By both pioneering new technical skills and expanding the literature, she has transformed the marimba into a full-fledged concert instrument. Her compositions have become the standards of marimba literature and can be heard in recitals worldwide.
