Interview with musicians! Soloists and junior musicians talk about the appeal of the special concert on September 17th
9/17 special concertと11/8 Kobaken World Vol.26He is a proud member of the Japan Philharmonic's principal woodwind section and a master of the harp, and will be performing the solo in Mozart's concerto.
Three young juniors, oboe player Satake Masato, clarinetist Terunuma Yumeki, and bassoonist Ouchi Shusuke, will introduce the charms and highlights of the piece!
Please also take a look at the interview video with the soloist.
★First, about the woodwind section and the pieces
"The woodwind section of the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra has a relatively young average age, and they respect even the young musicians and allow them freedom in a good way. Mozart's concerto is always a required piece for orchestra auditions. It is an important piece that reveals everything about the performer."
★What's great about clarinetist Ito
"He has a deep heart! You can trust him with ease, both musically and otherwise. He has the energy of a cyborg, playing a symphony after playing a solo. Look forward to No. 40! And please take a look at his polished "instrument."" (He also appears in the currently airing MUJI "Cleaning" video! Available online from 10/23. https://www.muji.com/jp/message/2020/ja/）
Clarinet: Hirotaka Ito [Principal player]
Interview video https://youtu.be/JFRaJO3DPgc
★What's great about Manabe the flute player
"The sound is sparkling and beautiful! She's like a kind older sister who gives us snacks. She's gentle and reliable. The timbre matches perfectly with Matsui's harp, and it's absolutely beautiful!"
Flute: Keiko Manabe [Principal player]
Interview video https://youtu.be/KV1MF12rhYg
★What's great about oboe player Sugihara
"The tone is thick and solid, yet soft and beautiful, and the phrasing is wonderful. The cadenza in the first movement is a new original by Sugihara. Please look forward to it as it brings out the performer's individuality!"
A side note: Although Satake has played the solo part before, this is his first time playing the second verse.
Oboe: Yukiko Sugihara [Principal]
Interview video https://youtu.be/gPr8fWeu2FM
★What's great about Matsui-san
"Although she is in a different section from the woodwind section, she is like a goddess who talks to us often and gives us smiles. I always look forward to the carefully selected pieces she chooses to introduce instruments at music classes and other events. I'm looking forward to harmonizing with Manabe-san."
Harp: Hisako Matsui
Interview video https://youtu.be/Ez_y08di9qA
We would love to hear it from the audience too! We look forward to seeing you there ♪
The story of the bassoon will continue next time.
Satake, Terunuma, and Ouchi also perform as Trio Cravates.
Please look forward to their performance! Watch the video here https://youtu.be/3fd1ZB3eHv4
