"Itō Noe: On an Endless Road" (2023) for satsuma biwa and voice. In 3 movements. Music: Francesca Le Lohé Words: excerpts from the writings of Itō Noe (1895-1923) Performed by Akiko Kubota Recorded at the Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, University of Manchester, 8th March 2024 00:00: "The Way of the New Woman": Itō describes the struggle a New Woman faces in her quest for independence. 07:40: "From my Diary": excerpts from Itō's diary reveal the daily life and personal musings of a 17-year-old Itō. 15:40: "Women's Resistance": Itō describes the violent police harassment towards members of the 'Sekirankai' (women's socialist 'Red Wave Society') during the May Day protest, 1921. However, the message is strong: these women will not be deterred. For more information, please visit: https://www.wearehera.co.uk/on-an-endless-road https://www.francescalelohe.com