[Notice] Change of performers for "Kobaken World Vol. 39" on Sunday, March 23, 2025
Thank you for always attending Japan Philharmonic concerts.
Pianist Ayano Kobayashi, who was scheduled to appear at Kobaken World Vol. 39 on March 23, 2025, will have to withdraw from the performance as she is currently undergoing treatment for a fingertip that will require further time for recovery.
All members of the orchestra pray for Ayano Kobayashi's speedy recovery.
Kyoko Tabe (piano) will be the soloist on the day. There will be no changes to the conductor or program.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Kyoko Tabe for taking on the role of substitute.
Please note that there will be no refunds for set tickets due to this change.
Kobaken World Vol.39
Sunday, March 23, 2025 14:00 Start
Suntory Hall
Conducting and Talk: Kenichiro Kobayashi [Honorary Conductor Laureate]
piano:Kyoko Tabe
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466
Rimsky-Korsakov: Symphonic Suite "Scheherazade" Op.35
S ¥6,800 A ¥5,300 B ¥4,200 P ¥3,200 Gs ¥4,500 Ks ¥1,500
Release date: February 26rd (Tue) 10:00
Kyoko Tabe(piano)
ⒸAkira Muto
While attending the Tokyo University of the Arts High School, he won first place at the Japan Music Competition at the age of 17. He studied at the Berlin University of the Arts and won first place at the Épinal International Piano Competition and the Schnabel Competition, and third place at the Munich International Music Competition (ARD). He has performed with numerous orchestras both in Japan and abroad, including the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, and Moscow Philharmonic, and is highly trusted by the world's top artists, who have also selected him as a chamber musician.
CDは35枚以上をリリース、その多くが国内外で特選盤に選出。『ます＆シューマン：ピアノ五重奏曲』（共演：カルミナ四重奏団）がレコード・アカデミー賞を受賞するほか、『ブラームス：後期ピアノ作品集』、『モーツァルト：ピアノ協奏曲第20番ニ短調、第21番ハ長調』がレコード芸術誌＜リーダーズ・チョイス2012＞器楽部門第1位、協奏曲部門第2位に、『ベートーヴェン：ピアノ・ソナタ第30、31、32 番』も<ベストディスク2015>（同誌）に選出。
His recital series (since 2003 at Hama-rikyu Asahi Hall) has featured works by Schubert, Schumann, Beethoven, Brahms, and others, and his "Schubert Plus" series from 2016 to 2022 has also been a huge success. He also attracted attention with his performance of "Schubert: Piano Sonata No. 21," an insert piece for the NHK drama "Natsume Soseki's Wife."
In 2020, he received high praise for performing two pieces in one night at Suntory Hall: Beethoven's "Piano Concerto in D major, Op. 61a (the piano concerto version of the Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61)" and "Emperor." In January 2022, he attracted much attention with the world premiere of "Schubert: Piano Sonata No. 21 Piano Concerto Version (arranged by Takashi Yoshimatsu)," dedicated to Kyoko Tabe, and in August, he held the Kansai premiere in Osaka. In 2023, he will celebrate the 30th anniversary of his CD debut, and the release of "Melody" was selected as a special selection and received rave reviews.
He continues to perform at the forefront of the music scene and is popular as one of Japan's most talented pianists. He is a professor at Toho Gakuen School of Music. Official website: https://www.kyoko-tabe.com
