“Semi-Speciality”
“Record Geijutsu” November 2021 issue
“There are a wide range of composers and various text themes for voice and how to use voice, and I am still impressed with the wide range of Aoki’s activities. The fact that the Tales of Ise, the story of Genji, Basho, and contemporary Japanese poetry have been re-recognized by these composers in the commission of Aoki shows the magnitude of what her attitude brings in terms of cultural diffusion.” by Seiji Choki
“Hisao Kanze was a pioneer in terms of the connection between contemporary music and Noh. However, composers have mainly focused on dance and no one has dealt with the vocalization of Noh chanting. Since Aoki has worked with composers closely, she could create the new frontier of Noh voice and contemporary music. It is different from the exotic taste which overseas composers made when dealing with traditional Japanese music in the past.” by Miyuki Shiraishi
“RECORD GEIJUTSU” November 2021 issue
“Recommended CD”
“Ongaku Gendai” November 2021 issue
“The Noh singer, Ryoko Aoki, has combined the Noh voice with contemporary music. The great inspiration that her extraordinary personality has given to composers all over Europe can be seen in this album.” by Suminobu Kishi
“Ongaku Gendai” November 2021 issue
“Recommended CD”
“Bravo” October 2021 issue
“The cellist, Éric-Maria Couturier from Ensemble InterContemporain, who came to Japan the other day, sharply cuts into the song that crawls on the ground and sets up an aerial battle. I am surprised that this thrilling duo was made by mixing remote sessions. The times are definitely evolving.” by Mitsunori Eto
