Do you know pianist Chieko Hara?

Chieko Hara (1914-2001), a pianist who was recognized by Gilles Marchex and moved to France at the age of 13, became the first Japanese to participate in the 3rd International Chopin Piano Competition in 1937, winning the "Audience Prize," and captivated the world with her uniquely Japanese pianism, She was a pianist who played globally in the turbulent 20th century and won the "Audience Award". She left about 300 pieces of music scores in Japan to live a second life with Gaspar Casado (1897-1966), a cello virtuoso who succeeded Casals.
In his lecture, Taijiro Terasaki, a leading researcher on Chieko Hara and author of a new book to be published this November, will talk about his overflowing "love for Chieko" and his students who took time to meet Chieko in order to organize the scores. In addition, a trial performance of Tomojiro Ikeuchi's early piano piece "Introduction and Rapid Tune, Op. 7," which was dedicated to Chieko and was discovered in a treasure trove of sheet music, a video of a treasured piano performance, and a display of sheet music with many writings will be shown to convey the hidden charm of Chieko Hara, a pianist who lived a life of many ups and downs. The two-hour program will show you the charms of Chieko Hara, a pianist who led a tumultuous life. (Limited to 90 seats)

November 7 (Thu) 15:00 - There will be a performance in Kobe at Harada no Mori Gallery Annex, Room 401. (Limited to 70 seats)