Impressionism- Piano Concert by Nobuyuki Tsujii
印象派の音楽×印象派の絵画 by 辻井伸行
Last weekend, I went a concert by a world-famous Japanese pianist- Nobuyuki Tsujii with my older daughter and one of my best friends, and it was absolutely brilliant.
I had booked three tickets as soon as they went on sale online. They sold out very quickly—within only a few minutes after they were released online, so I was lucky enough to secure three seats. I was really glad to have such a lovely experience with them.
Nobuyuki Tsujii- He is a blind pianist.
I think his unique ability may contribute to the remarkable and authentic piano performance.
It was absolutely fantastic. During the piano concert, they featured a slideshow of paintings by famous impressionists such as Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Miró, and Katsushika Hokusai- Jpanese Ukiyo-e artist.
It was really mesmerising to listen to such beautiful piano pieces, accompanied by such incredible art.
The works of Debussy, Ravel, and Satie were all brilliant.
He played one of the pieces that my daughter is currently practising for her recital this autumn.- Debussy, Clair De Lune
I love Debussy. Deux Arabesques- one of my favourites.
The term 'arabesque' originates from Islamic art, referring to geometric and floral scroll patterns,（唐草模様）and has come to imply an 'Arabic style.' Deux Arabesques was inspired by these intricate pattern, capturing the smoothness of their flowing lines.
His performance was really fluid and it evokes a sense of smoothness. It appeared as though he were hardly touching the keyboard at all. The movement of his hands was incredibly delicate and elegant. I don't know how to put it. It is quite beyond words—he played extremelly well and left us with a deep impression.
It still left a lasting impression- even now, a few days after the piano concert.
