{"product_id":"4562264260188","title":"Yukari Arai - Lucid Breeze - Piano Works - Japan SACD Hybrid","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArai Yukari\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA prism of sparkling sounds, a delicate flow of sound, and floating harmonies...\n\nAfter honing her skills at the Swiss National Conservatory of Music in Geneva, she has won numerous awards at competitions both in Japan and abroad, including the Monopoli International Piano Competition in Italy, and has recorded for the RCA label with the legendary violinist Ida Handel—this is an all-Ravel album by Yukari Niihira, who pursues her musical career with sincere dedication. Her exceptionally deep sensitivity, sparkling prism of sound, delicate flow of sound, and floating harmonies are truly the hallmark of Niwa’s artistry. Imbued with the true spirit of French music, Ni’s pianism guides us to a state of profound emotion through Ravel’s quintessential masterpieces. Session recording at the Fujimi City Cultural Hall (DSD recording).\n\n■About the Album (from the liner notes)\nYukari Arai’s Ravel is striking. I have heard her recitals in the past centered on works such as Ravel’s “Jeux d’eau” and “Miroirs,” and she is by no means the type to drive the music forward with dramatic fluctuations or wide dynamic ranges. The essence of Yukari Arai lies in her delicate lyrical expression and her portrayal of subtly shifting mental landscapes. She meticulously and artfully carves out the intricate nuances of human emotion and introspection.\nIn “Jeux d’eau,” her sense of movement and crystalline touch, and her refined sensibility offered a glimpse of her deep affinity for Ravel; above all, her depiction of Ravel’s melodic motifs and Japanese-style color palette transforming with boundless freedom vividly demonstrates Yukari Ni’s remarkable potential.\nThe diverse elements Ravel intended—namely, a fragility akin to glasswork, a sparkling resonance, a poetic sensibility as pale as a pastel painting despite its clear contours, the rich fragrance rising from her keen emotional expression, and the scenic depictions that weave intoxicating sensuality into tranquility—all of these elements, as innovative expressions by the exceptional pianist Yukari Niihira, enrich this recording.\nLiner Notes: Yudai Majima\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ART INFINI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53595452506401,"sku":"4562264260188","price":3143.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4562264260188.jpg?v=1790481179","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/4562264260188","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}