Concert for Cello and Piano

How about a relaxing concert on a weekday evening away from the busyness of daily life?
Enjoy the beautiful harmony of the cello, whose rich resonance is so close to the human voice, and the Bösendorfer piano.

The program includes Bach's Unaccompanied Suite No. 1, which cannot be missed when talking about the cello, a simple but beautiful Eccles, Schubert's 142-3 (piano solo) from his Improvisation, and Popper's Hungarian Rhapsody, in which the cello's superb technique shines through.
And the main feature is Mendelssohn's Cello Sonata No. 2.

Mendelssohn was a Jew who had to convert to Christianity in order to live, and lived with some sadness.
On the other hand, he was raised in a very wealthy and privileged family, which is rare for a composer.
The sad yet straightforward melodies that come from such a background are sure to captivate the hearts of listeners.
This is a masterpiece of cello sonata.

The cellist Ranna Sakimoto, who is active not only in Japan but also abroad, and the pianist Ayaka Imai, who is energetic as a soloist and in ensembles, are performing the piece.
Both are graduates of the same university, and their perfectly matched performance is a must-see.
The concert will be held in the small hall of the Hyogo Performing Arts Center, which is said to have one of the best acoustics in the Kansai region. The hall is said to be one of the best sounding halls in the Kansai region, with plenty of wood, which is a perfect match for the cellos and Bösendorfer.

We hope you will not miss this opportunity to come and enjoy the concert.