Shohei Uemori and Ayako Fukutomi: Three Great Sonatas Unofficial

At Café Montage in Kyoto, we are pleased to present a special chamber music evening featuring cellist Shohei Uemori and pianist Ayako Fukutomi. This program focuses on three masterpieces that are among the most significant of Beethoven’s cello sonatas. The program features the Cello Sonata No. 3, composed around the same time as the “Fate” and “Pastoral” symphonies and renowned for its rich resonance; and the Cello Sonatas Nos. 4 and 5, which marked Beethoven’s return from his so-called creative hiatus and opened the door to the profound world of his late period. Beethoven’s works have long been discussed in music history as belonging to “early, middle, and late” periods. This concert offers a luxurious experience where you can engage with the works themselves without preconceptions, savoring their evolution and continuity. It is a rare opportunity to experience up close the ensemble—like a dialogue—woven by these two musicians in an intimate venue. Please take your time to fully savor the world of Beethoven, imbued with profound spirituality, in this refined setting.