Kikuko Ogura 《The World of Forte Piano》 11th

In Paris from the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century, a flamboyant artistic culture flourished, including the Art Nouveau (New Art) style of architecture and furniture, and Impressionist paintings by Monet, Renoir, and others.
The fortepiano maker Erard, who perfected the action of the modern piano, including the invention of the double escapement, was opposed to the crossed strings and cast metal frame developed by Steinway and Chickering because of the loss of tonal quality. The sound of the French resonance of the wooden frame supported by parallel strings and only a few iron columns was adhered to even at the end of the 19th century. The sound of the Erard piano at the end of the 19th century is a perfect match for the violin, creating a very special sound.
A great masterpiece of violin sonata, Franck's Sonata. Fauré's Violin Sonata, which is like music's Art Nouveau. The Violin Sonata with its sweet lyricism, composed by Ravel when he was a student at the Paris Conservatory, and the Serenade by Pierné, like a scene of lovers making love in a deep forest filled with fragrant aromas.
Fumika Mohri's violin, which impresses with its supple sensitivity and lively music, and the erard of the time, which was close to the composer, will allow the audience to enjoy the world of the Belle Époque (beautiful era), which only a live concert can bring to life.