I apologized for not writing a blog,because of busy schedule in May.
I had several piano recitals in Tokyo and Ishikawa pref.in May.I spent quite busy time.
These concerts were very successful for me,and I could take precious experiences with playing at concerts.
Now I report these concerts in turn.
1.Mai-Sai on11th.May
Mai-Sai is a event for celebration of constitution day of Norway, and was held in11th.May at Jiyugakuen myonichikan near Ikebukuro sta.The Grieg Society of Japan attended a concert of morning mood in the morning,and a lecture of Hardingfele in the afternoon.
I attended in morning concert, and played two piano pieces from Grieg. Before I played piano, I greeted for audience in Japanese and English both. I was glad to play piano at the event, and next year I would like to attend again.Graturer til Norge.
2.Grieg festival in Ishikawa on12th.May
After Mai-Sai, I immediately took Shinkansen to go to Ishikawa pref.I get out Kanazawa sta.I met organizer who welcomed me.
On12th.I played Grieg piano pieces with lecture. The hall was quite big and acoustic was very well.And Steinway piano was very nice condition, so I played all program comfortably.After concert,I went to sakagura to eat wonderful Japanese dinner with original sake.It was amazing tastes.I enjoyed talking with performers in dinner.
After dinner,I went to Bar as second party.It was great day for me.
Next day,I went to Katayamazu-Onsen,and felt relaxing.This stay in kanazawa was unforgettable memories for me.
I would like to visit again.
3.Homage to Grieg by The Grieg Society of Japan on23th.May
This concert started in 2023,and this time was the second time.The hall was Toyosu Culture Center which has a beautiful view from a window in backside.I played Grieg Piano Sonata 1st,3rd and 4th.I wanted to play all movements,but unfortunately I couldnot play all due to limit time.
Tha piano was fazioli,has rich and profound piano sounds.I played the sonata very comfortably,and could express the combination of German music style and Norwegian folk caratcter in Grieg Sonata.I played final,and greeted everyone who came to the concert.
After concert,I went to Italian restaurant with performers as launch party.It was great day for me,too.
Next concert,I will play lecture concert of Grieg's Lyric Pieaces 8 and 9 collections.
I will introduce later.
Thank you very much for supported me.