Pijus Jonušas: Violin Yuuki Bouterey-Ishido: Cello Kanako Mizuno: Piano
Trio Kagura
Trio Kagura is a professional piano trio based in Manchester, UK.
The trio was founded in 2017 by award winning Japanese pianist Kanako Mizuno and Lithuanian violinist Pijus Jonušas and has recently been joined by New Zealander Yuuki Bouterey Ishido, a prize-winning cellist with decades of experience in chamber music.
The trio currently performs regularly throughout the north of England, in addition to annual concerts held in Vilnius, Lithuania.
The trio’s name takes inspiration from the Japanese word for ritual music and dance that is performed to bring joy and peace to the community.