I went to "Jewels from MIZUKA II" held at Kanagawa Kenmin Hall.
This place is a memorable hall for me. My debut concert in Japan was at this small hall, so whenever I come, I feel refreshed and filled with nostalgic memories.
It was a sunny autumn day, and the trees in front of the hall seemed to speak beautifully.
Well, I originally wanted to be a ballerina, and I love ballet. This is the first time I have seen Mizuka Ueno perform on stage, and she is charming and has great style. All the other dancers are amazing too! Ballerinas like jewels. It reminded me of Balanchine's ``Jewels,'' which I saw at the London Opera House two years ago.
On this day, the main theme was Gershwin played on the piano. As a pianist myself, I find myself thinking, ``It would have been better if it had been live music.'' However, I was able to hear my favorite song, ``Love Walked In,'' and it seemed like Gershwin was directing a stylish, modern stage, and I was enchanted.
What impressed me most were Carmen's Adagio and Ravel's Bolero (choreographed by Laurent Petit). In the bolero, the two dancers looked like creatures from the future, and I was amazed by their overlapping and separating movements, and the way their arms and legs moved.
Various concerts are always held at Kanagawa Kenmin Hall. Please come and experience the music and stage at this hall. Before and after the concert, why not take a walk in Yamashita Park and feel the Yokohama breeze? After watching the ballet, I also went to a nearby stylish cafe to have tea with a friend. The homemade Earl Gray chiffon cake was delicious!
After dusk, I headed home while watching the illuminations. It warmed my heart and made me want to go again for Christmas!
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