Let's read "Winter Journey" with Ikuyo Nakamichi (piano) Unofficial

Pianist Ikuyo Nakamichi and German literature scholar Mario Kumekawa will give an advance lecture course on a deep reading of Schubert's immortal masterpiece, the song cycle "Winterreise." To enjoy this performance in February 2026 more deeply, they will explain the meaning and musical background of the poem from their professional viewpoint. Together with Mr. Kumekawa, who is active at the forefront of German literature, we will explore the true meaning of "linden" and "wandering," symbolic keywords in European culture, and reveal Schubert's intention behind the notes. We hope you will experience this enriching lecture that will stimulate your intellectual curiosity and allow you to touch the depths of the masterpiece through a dialogue between a performer and a scholar.