happy New Year!
Thank you for your continued support this year.

The photo above is the sunrise seen in Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture on December 7, 2015.
This place is said to be famous for its sea of clouds, but on this day there were not many clouds.

During my stay in Japan in December, my first trip to Miyazaki Prefecture was very impressive.
The food was also very delicious, the salt-grilled sweetfish I had at the roadside station was fresh and delicious.Miyazaki beef is famous, but I was surprised at how delicious the Takachiho beef was when I tried it for the first time!
This was my first time trying Hyuganatsu, and as a citrus lover like me, it was a great dish.

I would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. T for their great help on this trip!
thank you very much!

Well, one year ago on New Year’s Eve, I was compiling the concerts and operas I went to in 2014. →

I’m a day late, but I’ve summarized the 25th year as well.

・Opera and operetta 35 performances
・Concert 51 performances
・4 ballet performances

There were a total of 90 performances,which was somewhat fewer than previous years.

The five opera and concert performances that were good and impressive are as follows. Please note that these five performances are not ranked.
You can find out more about each by searching my previous posts by date.

[Opera]
・May 22nd to 25thdortmund opera
wagner《Ring of Nibelungen》chicles
Gabriel Felts, who conduc

Classical Music Performances: October 2023 Highlights

October 2023 offered a diverse range of classical music performances across Europe, featuring renowned orchestras and conductors.Here’s a look at some key events.

October 12th: Bavarian State opera – Kirill Petrenko Conducts Wagner

Kirill Petrenko led the Bavarian State Opera in a performance of Wagner’s works. This was particularly noteworthy as it was considered unusual for Lahav Shani, the Israel Philharmonic’s chief conductor, to conduct Wagner. The performance occurred amidst a boycott incident targeting Shani.

October 16th: Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra – Ticciati Conducts Berlioz

The Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Marin Alsop, performed Berlioz’s Romeo and Juliet. Alsop is celebrated for her interpretations of Romantic-era works and her commitment to contemporary music. More details about the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra can be found on their official website.

Key Takeaways

• October 2023 featured meaningful performances of Wagner and berlioz.
• Kirill Petrenko led the Bavarian State Opera in Wagner’s works, a performance notable given recent events surrounding Lahav Shani.
• Marin Alsop conducted the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Berlioz’s Romeo and Juliet.

Looking Ahead: The classical music landscape continues to evolve, with orchestras increasingly embracing diverse programming and conductors. We can anticipate further exploration of both customary repertoire and contemporary compositions in the coming months, alongside continued discussions about the role of music in a changing world.