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Kotaro Fukuma - Souvenirs de Chopin - Import CD
Kotaro Fukuma - Souvenirs de Chopin - Import CD
CD
Classical Music
Piano
September 13, 2024
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Catalog No.: NYCC-27315
JAN/ISBN: 4589538693152
Number of Discs: 1
Country/Region of Manufacture: Import
Credits:
Kotaro Fukuma
Description:
～Chopin's works that I can play because of my 20 years of career. ～The pianist Koutaro Fukuma, who lives in the 21st century, plays the "memorable" works of Chopin, a great composer who lived in the 19th century, along with his own "memories" of the composer. This is an all-Chopin album, woven with many layers of "memories". Kotaro Fukuma, Autumn 2023The 20th anniversary edition of his debut in Japan, and his 20th album in total, was released simultaneously in Japan and Europe. This album, "Chopin's Memories," contains a number of masterpieces from the works of Chopin, whom Kotaro Fukuma has listed as his "favorite composer" since his childhood, and which are important "memories" in the musical lives of both Fukuma and Chopin. For example, "Polonaise Fantastique" is a "memorable" piece that Fukuma performed at his debut recital 20 years ago, and it is also a "memorable" piece for Chopin, who projected his love for his country and nostalgia for his homeland. In addition, various masterpieces such as "Ballade No. 1," "Polonaise de Hero," and "Funeral Sonata" will be performed with the multi-layered interpretation that only a pianist with a 20-year career can provide.This is an all-Chopin album released by Kotaro Fukuma, who has passed the age of 39, the year of Chopin's death, and will continue his career after 21 years, as an important footprint of himself. In addition to commentary in four languages (Japanese, English, French, and German), a special Japan-only booklet "Souvenirs de KotaroFukuma" will be included as a bonus, in which Fukuma himself will share his "memories" and interpretations of each piece. ＜At the age of 20, Kotaro Fukuma became the first Japanese winner of the Cleveland International Competition and was awarded the Chopin Prize. He studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in Paris and the Berlin University of the Arts. He has given recitals at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Suntory Hall, and has performed with many renowned orchestras including the Cleveland Orchestra, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, and NHK Symphony Orchestra. His recordings include "Bach Piano Transcriptions" (Naxos Japan), and his latest album "In Search of Illusion - Scriabin & Rachmaninoff" (NaxosJapan), his 19th album in total, was released in 2023, and was nominated for the European The album was nominated for the International Classical Music Awards in Europe.She also produces "Rare Piano Music," a concert series featuring rare piano works, is a radio personality, and attracts attention from a wide range of generations with her performance videos, commentary videos, and live-streaming on her YouTube channel. With her diverse repertoire, expressive and conceptual programs, and command of five languages, she is active both in Japan and abroad. She has appeared on TV Asahi's "Tetsuko's Room," "Untitled Concert" and NHK TV's "Classical Music Hall. She was awarded the 39th Chopin Society of Japan Prize. Naxos Japan
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