ことのはロビーコンサート出演のお知らせ An information of performance at Kotonoha Lobby Concert

「ことのはロビーコンサート」に出演させていただくこととなりました。私の地元、徳島県内の徳島県立文学書道館ロビーにて開催されます。窓越しには緑豊かな庭園を眺めることができ、素敵な会場にてピアノを演奏させて頂けること楽しみにしています。来年3月末ということでまだまだ期間はございますが、チラシも作成されておりますので、ご興味・ご都合の良い方は是非お時間をお空けくだされば幸いです。また随時ご案内いたします。宜しくお願いいたします。
「ことのはロビーコンサート」正木文惠　ピアノコンサート
2025年3月23日（日）1公演時間：14時～15時
会場：言の葉ミュージアム　徳島県立文学書道館ロビー
主催：言の葉ミュージアム　徳島県立文学書道館
入場料：無料　各回170名（抽選）
申込方法：はがき・FAX・メールのいずれかに、郵便番号、住所、氏名（フリガナ）、電話番号、「〇月〇日ロビーコンサート」とご記入の上、お申込ください。当館1階受付でも申し込めます。グループでのお申し込みは３人まで。抽選結果ははがきでお知らせします。
申込先：言の葉ミュージアム　徳島県立文学書道館
　　　　〒770-0807　徳島県徳島市中前川町2丁目22-1
　　　　Tel:088-625-7485　Fax:088-625-7540
　　　　HP:http://www.bungakushodo.jp
Mail:kotonoha@bungakushodo.jp
申込期間：2025年1月31日～3月2日

I am pleased to announce that I will be performing at the 'Kotonoha Lobby Concert'. The concert will be held in the lobby of the Tokushima Prefectural Museum of Literature and Calligraphy in my home prefecture of Tokushima. I am looking forward to playing the piano in this beautiful venue with a view of the lush green garden through the window. The event will be held at the end of March next year, so there is still much time left, but they have prepared a flyer for the event and hope that those who are interested and available will make time to attend.I will keep you posted. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Kotonoha Lobby Concert" Fumie Masaki Piano Concert
Programme: piano works by Schubert, Debussy, Prokofiev and Grieg.
Sunday, 23 March 2025 Performance time: 14:00-15:00
Venue: Kotonoha Museum Tokushima Prefectural Museum of Literature and Calligraphy Lobby
Organised by: Kotonoha Museum Tokushima Prefectural Museum of Literature and Calligraphy
Admission: Free of charge, 170 people per performance (drawn by lot).
How to apply: by postcard, fax or email with your postal code, address, name (furigana), telephone number and "Lobby concert on 0 Month 0 date “You can also apply at the reception desk on the ground floor of the museum. Group applications are limited to three people. The result of the lottery will be notified by postcard.
Application address:Kotonoha Museum Tokushima Prefectural Museum of Literature and Calligraphy
　　　　2-22-1, Nakamaekawa-cho, Tokushima, Tokushima 770-0807
　　　　Tel: 088-625-7485 Fax: 088-625-7540
　　　　HP:http://www.bungakushodo.jp
Mail:kotonoha@bungakushodo.jp
Application period: 31 Jan - 2 Mar 2025

The 13th.Jyula Kiss International Piano Competition Final round

18th.and 19th.in March,the 13th.Jyula Kiss International Piano Competition Final round was held in Tokyo.　Participants ,who could pass in semi-fainal, came from here and there in Japan,,and could play at final stage and their performance were very high level.They played piano enthusiastically.
Unfortunately Jyula Kiss who is chairman of juries could not attend the competition because health problem with doctors inspection.

But I and another juries carefully listened and judged. Finally professor Jyula Kiss is supposed to judge by DVD ,and will make a decition of prizes

I wish this competiton will be continued and also to meet prof.Jyula Kiss next year.

Thank you for playing splendidly,I also could study well.
I was inspired myself by their performance,and wish to improve my performance.

The 56th.All Japan Junior Classic Music Competition in Kanagawa 4 Semi-Final

A few days ago, I went to Minatomirai hall to judge at piano competition. The hall was impressive with beautiful chandeliers, it was like listening to a solemn and elegant concert rather than a competition, an ordeal.After competition,there were already in the night, so I enjoyed tasteful scenery in Yokohama harbor.

The 56th.All Japan Junior Classic Music Competition in Saitama Semi-Final

On17th.Februry,I was in charge of jury at The 56th.All Japan Junior Classic Music Competition in Saitama Semi-Final.The hall was Kiyose Keyaki Hall.
The location was quite available for me.I judged in the afternoon.
I listened the competition from high school 2 grade and 3 one.They performed very passionately,especially students who will aim to enroll in Music University.
In high school 3degree section,among students played the subjects of universities.They seemed to attend the compstition as pre examination.I felt their nervous.

It was too dificult for us to judge because of their performance highly.
But this is competition,we must made a decision whether pass or not.

Without the rerult,I wish everyone who attent at competition to practice piano eanestly and improve their piano skill.

I was interviewed by Scotland Grieg Society

https://griegsocietyscotland.org/grieg-and-the-spirit-of-cherry-blossom-interview-with-fumie-masaki-of-the-grieg-society-of-japan
I have been amazing that I was interviewed by Dr Sally LK Garden who is honored director of Scotland Grieg Scoiety, and it was listed on WebSite.
I attach it on blog.
I told The Grieg Society of Japan, the following interviews are on Mr.Shozo Ohtsuka and his motive of the reason why interested in Nordic Music, Current The Grieg Society of Japan and membership, relevance of between Grieg's spiritual and the Society's policy, circumstance of performing member of the society, what's is heart in playing, how is feeling in coming spring in Japan and my motivation to Grieg and expectation in future as interview.

I could think back to the time of re-start of the society including Mr Ohtsuka's memory. I miss the time.
I am inspired myself by taken interview,also feel 'world is small'. I feel confidently to make friends in world through Grieg's music.
We have been living each in far distance, but our heart can be units.

Scotland is Edvard Grieg's homeland, so means strong relationship of between Scotland and Norway. The location is quite near, climate is quite similar each other.

As for me, I am very interested in Scotland where is town with medieval buildings, has rich in nature and castle associated with the British Royal Family that I watched TV in Elizabeth Ⅱ’s　funeral.
I was quite impressed to Edinburgh.
So I wish to visit Scotland someday.

My dream will be spread. The dream will come ture,I wish.

I wish to act widely through Grieg's music, and get along with various nations.

I am very grateful cordially to Dr.Sally who gave precious opportunity to me .

The 56th.All Japan Junior Classic Music Competition in Chiba 1 Semi-Final

Yesterday, I was in charge of jury at The 56th.All Japan Junior Classic Music Competition in Chiba 1 semi-final at Urayasu Music Hall.
It was a first time for me to visit. There was very stylish and newly. The acoustic is very well. I felt very comfortably during listening piano competition.
I judged the section of which from high school to university.
This is competition, so we must judge whether pass or not.But It was too difficult to judge, because almost could play slpendidly.
I took high points to everyone. But someone played with mistouches, so maybe they might feel nervous.

Anyway after I worked,I felt bit tired.Sooner I took train to my home than ate dinner,and then prepared for sleep.

I wanted to practice piano or study English,but I decided on them tomorrow.

The 13th.Jyula Kiss International Piano Competition Semi-Final judge in Tokyo

On9th.Februry,I was in charge to judge at Jyula Kiss International Piano Competition Semi-Final in Tokyo at Komatsugawa Sakura Hall.
This competition was not opened in public.I and the other judge handled.

The target audience ranges from early elementary school students to university students, general public, and amateurs.

At elementary school sections,almost students played piano stably with passion in spite of might got nervous. They seemed to be achieve their own goals completely with the results of daily practice.Some pf students had big mistakes,so they might be regret on fails.
But the result is not at all.It is most important that it's about whether or not you're satisfied with your performance.
I expect young pianists's future.

As for upper Junior high school,They could play piano very wonderfully, that almost the same level of skill as a mature adult.They selected difficult piano piece,and
could play splendidly.
The sections were quite high level,so almost of participants were passed and are supposed to play in final stage.
I am looking forward to listeing them in final.

As for amature sections,the target are who didn't graduate university or college in music,but they played piano well.
I surprised among amatures can play piano almost same level as a magure.They usually have other jobs than music.
I am also looking forward to listening them in final.

The final will be held in 18,19th in March,prof.Jyula Kiss will come to the competition ,and we will judge together.

I am also looking forward to seeing prof.Jyula Kiss again.

An information of concert

On23th.May,2024,I am supposed to play 1st,3rd and 4th. from Grieg's Piano Sonata at Toyosu Cultural Center Hall18:30start 18:00open by the Grieg Society of Japan.
Today concert ticket will start be sold.
This concert is Homage to Grieg No.2 by member of the society, which consists of piano solo,vocal,chamber and hardingfele ( Norwegian traditional instrument).The program is very good to attract audience who are Grieg's fan.
Toyosu cultural center hall has good acoustic, and sets Fazioli. This Fazioli is one of the greatest piano brands, characterized rich and depth sounds. At last same concert, I played 4hands pieces by Grieg and Poulenc with my colleage,I was deeply impressed Fazioli.
This time,I will play Grieg Piano Sonata.Actually,I wanted to play all movements of Grieg Piano Sonata, but I can't play all doe to time constraints. So I selected 3movements within 15min.

Before this concert,I have another my piano recital in Kanazawa pref.But I don't know the concert detailly yet.

Anyway I am looking forward to playing Grieg Piano Sonata, so I concentrate on practicing aiming to concerts.

Lots of my gratitude

In my hometown,I met some of my friends and relative families.
One of my friends,I have got along with her since high school days,and she is one of best my friends.We took train together to high school and have lot of memories.I always feel her very closer and enjoy very much.
Tomorrow,I am looking forward to meeting some friends including her and go to Italian restaurant for dinner.She very often gives beautiful flowers for me and my mother,yesterday is also.
I am very glad to take it,and put it in room.With watching and smelling good scent from kind of Lilies,I enjoy practicing piano.
I want to be brilliant myself such as these beautiful flowers in 2024.

I also express my gratitude for wonderful lunch to my relative family.She is a daughter of my mother’s elder sister.She is also my first piano teacher.Now she doesnot teach piano anymore.
Recently she and her husband take my mother and me to go eating for lunch.
We went to very fancy Italian restaurant in Tokushima city.The restaurant is combined with wedding.We sat down at cozy seats and looked around fancy garden.
I enjoyed very delicious lunch course.I and another were very satisfied with delicious meals.
These meals are not only taste but also good ornaments.I enjoyed a moment of bliss.

During my staying in hometown,I express my gratitudes for everything to people who meet me.

My favorite place for visit

Yesterday was also fine weather and not so cold in comparison with usual year.I went to my favorite place combined with a walk.
I try to walk 10000steps in day that I already told.I like walking in good location.
Whenever I back to my hometown,there is a good place to walk,that one park is by an inland sea.there is always very quiet scenery.I like going round of the park,it took about 200steps.
The time was after 15:30,still sunlight blighting.
I decided on visit Setonaikai Kokuritsu Kuen by car.
I explain Setonaikai Kokuritsu Kouen Naruto the bellowed.

Naruto's whirlpools that pull down the moon at a single tide, Basho

Since the Edo period, or even as far back as Manyoshu, the "Naruto whirlpools" have attracted people with their boldness and wonder. The largest whirlpools have a diameter of 20 meters and a depth of 1.5 meters at the center. To explore this natural wonder, we visited the Seto Inland Sea National Park, where Naruto is located.
Seeing the whirlpools from above and below The Naruto Straits, famous for its whirlpools, is a very narrow strait just 1.3 km northwest of Naruto City in Tokushima Prefecture, overlooking Awaji Island.

There are many places to view the whirlpool, including boats, observation decks, bridges, and mountain tops. Even boats can be viewed from the deck or underwater. This time, we viewed the whirlpools from the Onaruto Bridge over the Naruto Straits, completed in 1985 (Showa 60), which is 1629 meters long and connects Naruto and Awaji Island.

I stoped car at parking,and I tried to walk to mountain top.I went ahead top,but here was gradually dark and I became to worry if I continued to walk aiming to tops.
So I gave up by my decision ,andf returned to parking.Arround here,no people besides me,so I was bit scared.

I took some photoes to show blog.

I really like this area best.Here is very beautiful place.