Cheers for the jewel-like ballerina at the memorable Kanagawa Prefectural Hall!
I went to "Jewels from MIZUKA Ⅱ" held at Kanagawa Prefectural Hall.
This hall holds many memories for me. My debut concert in Japan was held in this small hall, so whenever I come here, I am 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 beautifully.
Well, I've always wanted to be a ballerina, so I love ballet. This was my first time seeing Mizuka Ueno perform, and she was charming and had an incredible figure. The other dancers were also amazing! The ballerinas were like jewels. It reminded me of "Jewels," choreographed by Balanchine, which I saw at the London Opera House two years ago.
On this day, the main focus was on Gershwin's work performed 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 direct a stylish, modern stage.
The most memorable parts 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 awed by the movements of their arms and legs.
Kanagawa Prefectural Hall is always hosting a variety of concerts. I highly recommend that you come and experience the music and performances at this hall. Before or after a concert, why not take a walk through Yamashita Park and feel the Yokohama breeze? After watching the ballet, I also had tea with a friend at a stylish cafe nearby. The homemade Earl Grey 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
