{"product_id":"4589538693114","title":"Mao Fujita - Chopin: 4 Scherzos Nos. 1-4 - Japan CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMao Fujita\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[An all-Chopin program featuring “Fantaisie-Impromptu,” performed by Mao Fujita!]\nThe Tchaikovsky International Competition was held in June 2019. It is still fresh in our memories how, the moment Mao Fujita took the stage for the first preliminary round and began playing Bach, the atmosphere instantly shifted; as she progressed through Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and Chopin, she captivated not only the audience in the hall but also viewers watching the live broadcast around the world. Although he was still relatively unknown on the international stage, his second-place finish reportedly sent both Japan and here in Russia into a frenzy. At the gala concert, he even tackled the finale of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 without a rehearsal, demonstrating the immense trust placed in him by the maestro Gergiev. Now, an all-Chopin album recorded by Mao Fujita four months before the competition has been released. His greatest appeal lies not only in his outstanding technique but also in the beauty of his well-defined tone and his vibrant musicality. Here, too, he richly conveys the various facets of Chopin’s music, from the smooth beauty of the Impromptus to the sharp edge of the Scherzos.\n\n~A winter at age 20 spent striving to bring to life Chopin’s poetic sensibility and the beauty of his music~\nHow closely was I able to draw near to “Chopin,” that extraordinary musician who never ceases to captivate people’s hearts? This all-Chopin program represents my sincere and honest engagement with his music. I hope it touches the hearts of many listeners. —Mao Fujita\nNaxos Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naxos Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53595619426593,"sku":"4589538693114","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4589538693114.jpg?v=1790481961","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/4589538693114","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}