I went to "Jewels from MIZUKA Ⅱ" at Kanagawa Prefectural Hall.
This place is a memorable hall for me. My debut concert in Japan was held in this small hall, so whenever I come here, I'm filled with refreshing and nostalgic memories.
It was a clear autumn day, and the rows of trees in front of the hall seemed to speak to us with beauty.
Well, I originally wanted to be a ballerina, so I love ballet. This was my first time seeing Mizuka Ueno perform, but she was charming and had great style. The other dancers were also amazing! The ballerinas were like jewels. It reminded me of the Balanchine-choreographed "Jewels" that I saw at the London Opera House two years ago.
On this day, the main focus was on Gershwin played on the piano. As a pianist, I thought, "It would have been better if it had been live music." But I got to hear my favorite song, "Love Walked In," and I was enchanted by how Gershwin seemed to be directing a stylish, modern stage.
The most memorable performances were Adagio from Carmen and Bolero from Ravel (choreographed by Roland Petit). In Bolero, the two dancers looked like creatures from the future, overlapping and separating, and I was overwhelmed by the movements of their arms and legs.
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 sunset, I headed home while watching the illuminations. It warmed my heart and made me want to go back again at Christmas! Feel the blue sky and sea at the Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Modern Art, Hayama
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Experience the presence of "Terayama Shuji" at the Kanagawa Museum of Modern Literature
Experience the blue sky and sea at the Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Modern Art, Hayama
