ciel presents star sound vol.4

Hoshio," a concert series for adults by the classical ensemble group ciel.
This is the second concert with "Music Lecture" to enjoy music more deeply.

Following "Piano Trio" and "Songs" in the previous concert, this time we will delve into "Cello" and "Piano".

Nr.1 Cello
What was the cello initially made for?
How did it develop from its initial role?
The charm of the cello sound, which is not only "warm and soft.
What are the possibilities of the cello that go beyond just "ordinary playing"?
This lecture will include a performance of a solo cello piece.

Nr.2 Piano
What kind of work does a piano tuner do?
Where do different tones come from, and how do pianos work?
What is a piano tuner's job?
The fascination of pianos from two different perspectives, the one who plays and the one who tunes pianos.
Guest: Yukihiro Nakajima, 1st Class Piano Tuning Technician



About ciel
An ensemble group of classical musicians. The group was formed in 2009 with a desire to bring live music closer to the audience. With the concept of "Classical music that can be enjoyed from ages 0 and up," the group actively engages in a variety of activities, including self-performances, commissioned performances, and traveling concerts, which were featured on NHK-FM Chiba.

Based on their past experiences, in 2016, they launched "Nijioto," which combines music seminars and parent-child concerts.