On the 11th, at the Miyazaki International Music Festival held in Miyazaki Prefecture, a collaboration between young musicians and world-renowned violinists was held.
This year marks the 29th Miyazaki International Music Festival, which is being held at six venues in the prefecture, and on the 11th, a performance was held in Miyakonojo City with the theme of Toshihide and the Great Masters.
In the first half, Seiya Kamei (22), a young pianist from Aichi Prefecture, performed with violinist Futsuo Tokunaga, who serves as the music director of the music festival.
Brahms’ “Piano Quintet” was performed, and the venue was filled with the well-paced and powerful piano melody and the deep tones of the violin.
In the second half, Kazuma Miura (33), a player of the bandoneon, an instrument similar to an accordion, performed with world-famous violinist Rainer Küchl and others, and the audience of more than 1,000 people packed into the venue, which was unusual. I was listening intently to the tones created by instruments such as the violin and other instruments.
Mr. Kamei, who attended the music festival for the first time, said, “I was happy to be invited to this historic music festival.The atmosphere of the audience was very nice, and I would like to continue participating in the festival.”
Mr. Tokunaga, who will be retiring from his position as music director this year, said, “I hope that the music festival will continue to grow with the power of young musicians.”