Applause for the jewel-like ballerina at the memorable Kanagawa Prefectural Hall!

I went to see "Jewels from MIZUKA II" at Kanagawa Prefectural Hall.
This venue holds many fond memories for me. My debut concert in Japan was held in the small hall here, so whenever I come here, I'm filled with refreshing and nostalgic feelings.
It was a beautiful autumn day, and the rows of trees in front of the hall seemed to be speaking to us in their beauty.

Well, I originally 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 amazing figure. The other dancers were also wonderful! They were 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 focus was on Gershwin's music played on the piano. As a pianist myself, I couldn't help but think, "It would have been even better if it had been live music." But I did get to hear my favorite song, "Love Walked In," and Gershwin's music created such a stylish and modern atmosphere that I was completely captivated.
The most memorable pieces were Carmen's Adagio and Ravel's Bolero (choreographed by Roland Petit). In Bolero, the two dancers looked like creatures from the future, their movements overlapping and separating, and I was overwhelmed 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!

I walked home after sunset, admiring the illuminations. It warmed my heart, and I want to go again for Christmas! I felt the blue sky and sea at the Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Modern Art, Hayama.

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