{"product_id":"4589518611992","title":"Shigehiko Kawaguchi - Chopin: Nocturnes \u0026 Short Pieces - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShigehiko Kawaguchi\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSecond Place at the International Chopin Period Instrument Competition\nUp-and-coming period instrument performer Shigehiko Kawaguchi\nperforms Chopin on a 1842 Pleyel\n\nShigehiko Kawaguchi was born in 1989. He graduated at the top of his class from the graduate program at the Tokyo University of the Arts and the early music master’s program at the Amsterdam Conservatory. He is a pianist with a distinguished career and a distinguished record of awards, including second place at the 1st International Chopin Period Instrument Competition.\n\nRecorded on a Pleyel from Chopin’s era. This instrument was also used in the aforementioned competition and holds a special place in the performer’s heart. Chopin once remarked, “When I’m not feeling well, I play the Erard because it produces a perfect sound right away. On the other hand, when I’m in a good mood, I play the Pleyel.” This quote perfectly captures the Pleyel’s characteristic—an instrument that, while demanding technical skill, holds immense potential.\n\nCentered on the Nocturnes, this carefully curated program also includes arrangements such as “Spring” by both the composer himself and Liszt. A story-like world unfolds from a single CD.\n\nReleased by the ACOUSTICREVIVE label, renowned for its high sound quality. Like Shunsuke Sato’s Bach recording (KKC-6062)—also released by this label and winner of the 2019 Record Academy Award—this album was recorded in a Dutch church by sound engineer Sho Hamase. ACOUSTICREVIVE power cables, power boxes, line cables, and microphone cables were used extensively during the recording, achieving unprecedented ultra-high sound quality.\nKing International\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ACOUSTIC REVIVE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53595626012961,"sku":"4589518611992","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4589518611992.jpg?v=1790481994","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/4589518611992","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}