Rakuto Kurano is a versatile violinist, violist, pianist, composer, and conductor.
As a multi award-winning performer-composer, his works have been performed across New Zealand and abroad.
Recent media appearance
Reviews
“Kurano played his composition with flair and panache”
Patrick Shepherd, Christchurch Mail
“Rakuto Kurano was a star throughout the performance – his composition was a real hit“
Kate Lovell – President, Wanaka Concert Society
“What was truly notable is Rakuto Kurano’s Concerto – as new NZ compositions go this ranks at least with our musical greats – and for my money I have not ever enjoyed a new piece of work more-nor been unable to fault it for its compositional elements of technicality more than matched by its rich beauty of genre”
Bruce, Oamaru
“Rakuto Kurano’s work was jaw-dropping in it’s maturity”
Christine, Invercargill
“Stunningly and energetically played”
Tony Ryan
“A very accessible and charming work”
Stephen Gibbs, DMS Review Blog