A masterclass in chamber playing at Suntory Hall

By Nahoko Gotoh, 07 June 2018

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Reviewed at Suntory Hall: Blue Rose (Small Hall), Tokyo on 2 June 2018

Beethoven, Cello Sonata no. 4 in C major, Op.102 no.1

Martinů, Duo no. 1 for Violin and Cello, H 157

Sakai, Réminiscence/ Polymonophonie (world première)

Dvořák, Piano Trio no. 4 in E minor "Dumky", Op.90

Mami Hagiwara, Piano

Tatsuki Narita, Violin

Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, Cello

Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra reflects on loss, memory and peace

Nahoko Gotoh, 5th August

Every August, the Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra gives a concert to commemorate and reflect on the tragedy of the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima on 6th August 1945.

*****

Dvořák’s “American” in the East

Ju Hyuk Kim, 13th June

The Novus String Quartet from South Korea makes in impressive debut at the Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Japan.

****1

Nourishes spirit and cultivating the future

Ju Hyuk Kim, 1st June

Mr Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi had wisdom and depth in his sound, while the young were eager and energetic.

****1

Sumptuous Sheffield Chamber Music Festival finale

Phil Parker, 23rd May

Ensemble 360 and soprano Claire Booth test to the limits the definition of ‘chamber music’ in this richly orchestral closing concert of the 2026 Sheffield Chamber Music Festival.

****1

More gold than corn: María Dueñas plays Korngold at the Barbican

Mark Pullinger, 22nd May

The young Spanish violinist proves an ardent advocate for a work originally dismissed as a “Hollywood Concerto” as the BBC Symphony Orchestra closes its Barbican season.

****1

Memorable Mendelssohn from Marek Janowski and the New York Phil

Susan Stempleski, 21st May

Principal Trumpet Christopher Martin plays Haydn before the esteemed German maestro conducts a vibrant Scottish Symphony.

****1

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Nahoko Gotoh

Nahoko is a UK-based Japanese music journalist with a background in musicology. She writes regularly for various Japanese media including Ongaku no tomo and Mostly Classic magazines.