Interview: Akiko Suwanai and Evgeni Bozhanov
In September 2023, two world-famous musicians gave a blissful duo recital tour of all three of Brahms’ violin sonatas.
In September 2023, two world-famous musicians gave a blissful duo recital tour of all three of Brahms’ violin sonatas.
The pianist Masaya Kamei won the first-prize at the Long–Thibaud–Crespin International Music Competition 2022. He appeared at the Kawai Concert No. 2332 on June 9th and talked with me about the recital program, his first album “VIRTUOZO”, and his brilliant achievement at the Long–Thibaud–Crespin Competition, where he won the Audience Award and Critics’ Award.
On June 13th, Dina Yoffe performed at the Kawai Concert 2023, and after the concert I was able to ask her to give me her thoughts about the program. I also explored with her the state of international piano competitions in recent times from the perspective of both jury members and teachers, as well as her views on up-and-coming pianists in Japan.
At the Sydney International Piano Competition 2023 held from July 12th to 24th, 2023, in Sydney, Australia, three of the six finalists performed using the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX full concert grand piano.
The Epinal International Piano Competition 2023 was held in Epinal, France from March 18 to 26, and the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX full concert grand piano was chosen as the official piano for the competition.