Duo Concert for Viola and Piano

By day, the quintessential sounds of German music; by night, a colorful journey across countries and eras—

Over two days, this duo of accomplished musicians based in Germany will present authentic German musical culture and a diverse repertoire.

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🎻 DUO CONCERT: Viola and Piano
~ Accompanied by Pleyel, Erard, and Bechstein ~
📅 Saturday, August 15 & Sunday, August 16, 2026
[Matinee] 1:00 PM (Doors open at 12:45 PM)
[Evening Performance] 5:00 PM (Doors open at 4:45 PM)

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The matinee performance will feature masterpieces representing German music, such as works by Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. We present a classic program imbued with meticulous structural beauty and profound spirituality.

In contrast, the evening performance will focus on works rich in lyricism and folk elements by composers such as Schumann, Dvořák, and Piazzolla, painting a freer and more colorful world. The program is designed to let you savor a wide range of expressive possibilities.

Furthermore, this concert will feature pianos with distinct personalities, including Pleyel, Erard, and Bechstein. In addition to the charm of the music itself, the differences in tone and resonance produced by each instrument will be a major highlight.


《Performers》

Yugo Inoue (Viola)

After graduating from the Tokyo University of the Arts and its graduate school, he furthered his studies at the Detmold University of Music in Germany. He holds the German State Performance Qualification. As a soloist, he has performed concertos with Toshiaki Umeda and Trevor Pinnock.
After completing the WDR Symphony Orchestra Academy in Cologne, he is currently a violist with the Radio Symphony Orchestra Berlin (RSB). He also performs regularly as a guest principal with the Southwest German Radio Symphony Orchestra (SWR) and is active as a chamber musician throughout Germany.

Rina Saito (Piano)

After attending the High School Affiliated with the Tokyo University of the Arts and the Tokyo University of the Arts, she graduated from the university’s graduate school with honors. She completed the master’s program and the State Performer’s Qualification program at the State University of Music and Performing Arts Freiburg in Germany with the highest honors, earning the German State Performer’s Qualification.
She has won numerous prizes in competitions both in Japan and abroad, including second place at the Città di Cantù International Piano Competition and the Città di Sandona di Piave International Piano Competition. She has appeared on NHK E-TV’s “Classic TV.” He released his solo album *L'aube* in February 2026. Currently based in Berlin, he performs as a soloist and chamber musician.