Yoko Kikuchi - Beethoven (1770-1827) Piano Concertos Nos.3, 4 - Import CD

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Yoko Kikuchi

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Yoko Kikuchi, with a hint of Vienna, begins a series of Beethoven's complete piano concertos with the Osaka Symphony Orchestra! Yoko Kikuchi has begun a three-year series of Beethoven's complete piano concertos beginning in 2023. She will perform two concerts each summer with the Osaka Symphony Orchestra conducted by Kazufumi Yamashita, and King International will record them live. The first concert is a live performance at The Symphony Hall on September 9, 2023. You can enjoy Beethoven's unique Allegro in the minor key, No. 3, and the calm and bright No. 4. Kikuchi's sure technique and fragrant pianism are unique to her. Kikuchi also elaborates on cadenzas, and it is interesting to note that No. 3 (1st movement) is performed by Reinecke to great effect, No. 4 (1st movement) by Beethoven himself, and the 3rd movement by Brahms. The Osaka Symphony Orchestra conducted by Kazufumi Yamashita was full of dignity, unfolding a tense and profound sound that only Beethoven can produce. The orchestra is also fully uplifting and fresh, unfolding a symphonic sound world. Yoko Kikuchi was appointed assistant professor at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna in March 2023, and has begun teaching younger musicians. King International