Mikiya Aisho Lute Recital

　The lute, an ancient musical instrument often seen in Western paintings. During the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque periods, the lute was extremely popular among the courts and common people of Europe. The greatest appeal of this instrument lies in its delicate and beautiful sound. Why not experience its soothing sound at The Phoenix Hall, which boasts the best acoustics in Japan?

　The performer is Mikiya Aisho, who won the Maurizio Pratola International Old Music Competition, the only international competition in the lute world, in 2022. Mikiya Aisho is a lute player living in Germany who is currently attracting the most attention. He invites the audience into his unique musical world with his refined technique and delicate yet bold musicality.

　The concept of Mikiya Aisho's program this time is "Renaissance. This is a program for those who have never heard the lute before to enjoy the differences in style among the four countries and to appreciate the various charms of the lute all at once. This is a program that even those who have never heard a lute before should definitely enjoy.