Alexander O'hara

In recent years, Kiyoshi Shomura has developed an increasingly satisfying career as a guitarist representing Japan in terms of both ability and popularity. He began playing the guitar at the age of 9, studying with his father, Masato Shomura, and later with Yasumasa Ohara. In 1963 he was recognized by Mr. Narciso Yepes at his welcome concert when he visited Japan, and the next year he went to Spain to study with Yepes. He also studied music theory with Hiroshi Iwasaki, who was in Spain at the same time.