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Letter to Boulanger, Vol. 1 (Historic Instruments at the Reed Organ Museum and a New Miracle)
A Story Told Through Song, Piano, and Mustel’s Art Harmonium
2026/08/29(sa.) 16:00 Starting
Yatsugatake Reed Organ Museum, Tulip Hall （Yamanashi）
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Letters to Boulanger Vol. 1
A Story Concert Woven Across Three Special Spaces
Part 3: Yatsugatake Reed Organ Museum, Yamanashi
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Japan Reed Organ Association
Supported by: Japan Reed Organ Association, Yatsugatake Reed Organ Museum
In Part 3 of “Letter to Boulanger Vol. 1,” a program born from our studio’s piano, we weave a story set in the Reed Organ Museum nestled in the forest, with its striking tulip stained-glass windows. Accompanied by the songs of birds, we bring you the sounds of Paris as it was in 1910. The instrument is a 1910 Mustel Art (Artistic) Harmonium from the collection of the Yatsugatake Reed Organ Museum. It is a rare instrument often referred to as the “Ferrari of the reed organ world.” As we weave this story together with song, piano, and harmonium, another piece of the puzzle falls into place.
Now, the story begins.
A piano arrived in a small room in Kyoto.
Who,
I wonder, used to play this piano?
As I traced the old ledgers,
I came across the name Boulanger.
Lili Boulanger.
Nadia Boulanger.
Two sisters
who lived in the Paris of their time.
The truth remains unknown.
But
from that small coincidence,
I found myself wanting
to listen closely
to the Chopin pieces
associated with the Boulangers.
Just like Hansel and Gretel’s gingerbread house, step inside this charming little wooden cottage to find a treasure trove of beautiful instruments, each holding its own story. Please enjoy the memories of French music while savoring this wonderful space, the resonance of the instruments, and the synchronicity with historical facts.
Instruments Used: [Piano] YAMAHA Grand Piano G5 Ivory (permanently installed at the venue)
[Foot-operated Organ] 21-stop Art Harmonium manufactured by Moustel in Paris in 1910
13-stop Esty Reed Organ, manufactured in the U.S. in 1887
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Program
Main Content (The museum’s permanent piano and the Mustel Art Harmonium; The Boulanger Family’s Musical Legacy Through Song)
[Prologue] Parisian Salons: Piano Pieces and Art Songs by F. Chopin
[Chapter 1] Deep Passion: Piano Pieces and Art Songs by Nadia Boulanger, Two Reed Organs (Muster & Esti)
[Chapter 2] Sparkling Light: Piano Works and Art Songs by Lili Boulanger
[Chapter 3] Prayers from Her Mentor and the Paris Conservatory: Piano Works by Ch. M. Widor and A. Guilmant, and Mustel’s Art Harmonium
Performer
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Michiko Sasano
Piano
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Miho Uenome
Singing and Organ
Admission and ticket purchase
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Admission fee
All seats are unreserved
2,500 yen
(Includes a tour and hands-on experience with the "World Organ" exhibit inside the museum after the concert)
*Admission is limited to the first 30 guests.
Parking is also limited, so you may want to call a taxi from Kai-Koizumi Station (about a 3-minute ride),
or stop at a convenience store along the way to hydrate, or enjoy a late lunch of soba noodles while taking a break at the Sanbuichi Spring.
It’s also fun to take a leisurely walk and enjoy the sights associated with Takeda Shingen.
The path is mostly flat, but there is a 3–5 minute uphill stretch toward the end.
Since I’m not much of a walker, I recharge my energy at the Sanbunichi Spring Memorial Hall—located at the halfway point—by learning about Takeda Shingen’s achievements and enjoying a bowl of soba. (If the butcher shop is open, their croquettes are delicious too.)
And once you’ve climbed the hill, gentle shade awaits you.
Train Access
Outbound
Depart Kobuchizawa Station → Arrive at Kai-Koizumi Station → Arrive at venue
13:37 departure －－－ 13:45 arrival (with a detour for soba) 15:40
15:05 departure －－－ 15:13 arrival －－－－－－ 15:45
The sun is strong, so cooling patches, a hat, and drinks are a must.
Return Trip… It’s downhill.
Depart venue → Kai-Koizumi Station → Kobuchizawa Station
18:00 → 18:43 departure → 18:51 arrival -
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