Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra “Classical School x Toru Takemitsu” Performance Report
Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Hall Series 2013
Toru Takemitsu and Classical Masterpieces - Emerging Conductors and Masters of the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra
2013.7.6 (Sat) Kanagawa Prefectural Music Hall
This time's Magcal: Kanako Saito
On July 6th, I went to the Yokohama Music Hall to listen to "Toru Takemitsu and Classical Masterpieces"!
There was a bus from Sakuragicho for this trip, but this time I walked to the music hall from Minato Mirai. There was a sign to the music hall, so I was able to enjoy a walk without getting lost.
Arrived while watching it (^^) v
As we passed through the yellow gate of the music hall, there were a lot of people there, but it didn't feel cramped.
As we went further in, the ceiling was high and soft light poured in through the tall windows, creating a comfortable space in which to relax and wait for the afternoon performance to begin.
The walls of the hall are made of wood, which seems to allow the sound to resonate beautifully. This sounds like the perfect environment for listening to music, and I was excited about it.
My seat was not at the front but at the end of the second row, but it was a wonderful seat where I could feel the expression and breathing of conductor Kim Seiki!
In the Beethoven piece, Kim's intense expression and the feeling of his suffering from hearing loss were conveyed, and the audience was captivated by the performance, which never allowed them to let their guard down.
Bravo! and a storm of applause.
I know absolutely nothing about musical instruments, but listening to Mr. Kurata's trombone this time, I was able to appreciate the full range of expression of the trombone, from a free-flowing, powerful tone to a gentle, fading bass tone.
I feel like I got to know a lot of different sides to it. I feel like I got to know it really well in a short amount of time.
During the performance, Kurata-san used his hands and cups to change the tone, which I thought was interesting and performance-like. After the performance, I had the opportunity to talk to him directly.
I learned that this is a technique called "mute." Looking closely at Kurata-san, he had sparkling eyes and a lovely smile.
Furthermore, during the encore, "Chiisana Sora," it was not Kurata's trombone that reverberated through the venue, but his singing voice! I was surprised by this. A heartfelt nostalgic performance of the past.
Her singing voice filled the hall, and I found myself tearing up along with the lady next to me.
During the break, a snack bar was set up for this event, and there was a wave of people. I thought it was strange that so many people were quietly listening to the same piece of music, and I bought some lemon tea cookies.
I bought it! It's a blissful moment to be able to eat delicious sweets after listening to music *^^*
Other items for sale included accessories, Kanagawa Philharmonic merchandise, and CDs.
The performance ended in a flash and I got on the train home. Even now, several days later, the memories still come back to me.
The time I spent at the music hall was truly luxurious. After listening to the music, I felt at peace and mysteriously energized.
Gazing at the cloudless sky, I felt that I wanted to cherish the culture of music, which heals and enriches the soul, regardless of time or place.
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Kanako Saito Profile
In 2011, he entered the Department of Painting at Tokyo Zokei University, majoring in wide-area art and studying under Koji Mori.
Currently, he uses video and performance to express non-existent things such as emotions, time, and dreams as art.
Currently working on this project. Born in Saitama Prefecture. Stairs club.
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