Mao Fujita & Antoine Tamestit Unofficial

A tribute to song born from the tips of one's fingers
Mao Fujita is one of the most remarkable young Japanese pianists of all time, and after winning the second prize at the 2019 Tchaikovsky International Competition, her European debut in 2022 was received with acclaim, and in January 2023 she will make her recital debut at Carnegie Hall. In January 2023, she made her recital debut at Carnegie Hall. His grainy sound is delicate, free, and captivating. The pianist has already performed with a wide variety of artists, perhaps attracted by his newfound talent, which is making an impact around the world. What kind of new musical expression will this collaboration, which was made possible by a passionate call from viola virtuoso Antoine Tamestit, beckoning him to make his first appearance at Sumitomo Seimei's Izumi Hall? The viola has a tone that is close to the human voice and is shrouded in a veil of depth. Tamestit is one of the busiest viola players in the world today, and as a soloist and producer, he is one of the leading violists of his day, exploring the unlimited possibilities of the viola.
The two performers, who continue to search for the ideal image of a work, will present a romantic stage filled with the spirit of song in their joint performance.
From Mozart's "Violin Sonata No. 21," Fujita's 18th sonata, will be performed. Originally written for piano (clavier) and violin accompaniment, it is a masterpiece with a delicate, gentle yet profound sadness. Expectations are high for a new and fascinating "Fujita World.
In the "Schumann & Schubert Songs," Fujita's light touch and gentle tamesti strings will perform "Songs without Words," which expresses the aesthetics of songs that carefully depict scenes and emotions. Schumann, a well-read and literate man, wrote music from his fables in his "fairy tale books. The "Adagio and Allegro" show Schumann at his most romantic and poetic. The "Arpeggione Sonata" is a condensed version of Schubert's charm. The instrumental music spun by the two composers is also filled with an irrepressible spirit of song.

The poetic sentiment overflows, sometimes softly, sometimes fiercely. The heartfelt expression of emotion depicts the "original landscape" of music.