(TOP image) Tamaki Kawakubo (C) Yuji Hori / Mie Kobayashi (C) Akira Muto / Yoshiko Kawamoto / Mari Endo (C) Katsumi Nakayama
Yurie Miura (C) Yuji Hori / Yoshie Ueno (C) Akira Muto / Naoko Yoshino (C) Akira Muto
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File.3 100th Anniversary of Claude Debussy's Death Chamber Music Retrospective Exhibition
(Kozaburo Mori/Music writer)
Claude Debussy (1862-1918), a great French composer famous for his symphonic poem ``Sea'', decided to compose ``Six Sonatas for Various Instruments'' in his final years. His purpose was to compete with the flourishing German composers of the time and to show the world the splendor of French music.
Although he started out very seriously, most of the composers in the classical music world at the time, and even now, are of German descent. Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, of course, but also Brahms, Wagner, Mendelssohn, etc. If you think of any composer you can think of, they will all be German composers.
It may be a bit harsh to say this, but German music was very particular about structure and form. When you start to see a little bit of that ``form'', you start to feel like ``Wakatta!''. And it turned out to be ``fun!'' and ``I can talk about it!'' which I actually love as well.
So what is Debussy's music?
I still remember my impressions when I first heard it.
I don't really understand.
It's fluffy.
Something fashionable?
Shiny and beautiful.
Music that is elusive.
But I felt so free...that was new.
There are certainly nuances reminiscent of the touch of French Impressionist painters.
If Monet tried to depict the changes of light and the passage of time within the fixed plane of painting, Debussy used the temporal art of music to create colorful, three-dimensional images that would enhance the sensibilities of the listener. It can be said that it brought about the coming and going. (Incidentally, Debussy himself apparently hated being called an "impressionist.")
Toru Takemitsu, a contemporary musician, and Bill Evans, a jazz pianist. The music of those influenced by Debussy is also free, elusive, and transparently beautiful.
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Debussy's death, a concert featuring chamber music works will be held. The venue is Philia Hall in Aoba Ward, Yokohama, a chamber music temple perfect for enjoying small ensemble performances.
The instruments used are violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, and harp. This program allows you to enjoy the tones and resonances of various combinations, from solo performances to ensembles with up to five people.
The performers are talented regulars of Philia Hall's famous series ``Encounter with the Muse'', and of course, they are all good at French music. It's easy to imagine Debussy, who didn't hate women (in fact, he was said to have gotten into a lot of trouble) smiling and happy in the afterlife.
Of course, the sonatas written in his later years, which he aimed for six pieces but ended up composing only three before he passed away, will also be performed.
Yoshie Ueno (C) Akira Muto, Yoshiko Kawamoto, Naoko Yoshino (C) Akira Muto
My personal recommendation is "Sonata for flute, viola and harp."
The main melody has a mysterious and somewhat inaccessible atmosphere.
I try my best to follow it with my ears.
Anxiety when you suddenly lose sight.
And the relief you feel when it appears out of nowhere again.
Naoko Yoshino's absolutely beautiful harp skills are the best in the world when you play this song. Enjoy it!
Philia Hall 25th Anniversary Concert
100th Anniversary of Claude Debussy's Death Chamber Music Retrospective Exhibition
Date: Saturday, November 24, 2018
Venue: Yokohama City Aoba Ward Citizens Cultural Center Philia Hall
Start: 14:00 / Scheduled end: 16:30
Price: (all seats reserved) S seat ¥6,000/A seat ¥5,500
*See below for details
http://www.philiahall.com/html/series/181124.html
