128 - Ayano KatoakaAyano Katoaka is the Associate Professor of Percussion at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is renowned for her interpretations of modern percussion repertoire, including works of Stuart Saunders Smith, Iannis Xenakis, Andy Akiho, and Steve Reich. She has collaborated with Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax, and is a former student of legendary pedagogue Robert Van Sice.Watch here. Listen below.0:00 Intro and hello2:25 Relationship with the Smiths (Stewart Saunders & Sylvia).  "And Points North"11:00 Thoughts on complex rhythms in Stewart Sanuders Smith's pieces.15:55 Introducing students to advanced contemporary music21:30 Casey: What's the sound?30:40 Minoru Miki37:22 Ben: Taiko drums and history48:00 Xenakis - Rebonds and memorization55:20 performing with Yo Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax?