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On the eve of Valentine’s Day, Reiko Fujisawa (‘A total joy’, The Times, ‘Beautifully poised’, The Guardian) invites you to explores love’s complexity through contrasting voices.
Haydn’s Andante con Variazioni opens with introspection, its variations tracing tender shifts of feeling. Beethoven’s Appassionata is a storm of passion and defiance while Chopin’s Impromptus reveal intimacy, longing and fleeting joy. Takemitsu’s Rain Tree Sketch II nestles between, offering a moment of meditative stillness. ProgrammeHaydn
Andante con Variazioni in F minor Hob.XVII:6 Beethoven Piano sonata No.23 in F minor Op.57 (“Appassionata”) Takemitsu Rain Tree Sketch II Chopin Impromptu No.1 in A-flat major Op.29 Impromptu No.2 in F-sharp major Op.36 Impromptu No.4 in C-sharp minor Op.66 "Fantasie Impromptu" |
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Reiko Fujisawa |
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Reiko Fujisawa brings a unique musical voice to the concert platform, blending the clarity and discipline of her Eastern heritage with the expressive richness of Western classical tradition.
Her debut at London’s Southbank Centre marked the beginning of a flourishing performance career, followed by appearances at many of the UK’s most prestigious venues, including Wigmore Hall and Cadogan Hall, where she has performed both as a soloist and chamber musician. A committed and versatile artist, she has collaborated with leading ensembles such as the Soloists of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Carducci String Quartet.
As a recording artist, Reiko has received wide praise for her interpretations of Bach, Beethoven, and Schubert. Her album featuring these composers was described by The Arts Desk as “irresistible,” while her performance of Bach’s Goldberg Variations was lauded by Japan’s Record Geijutsu for its elegance and refinement.
Her debut at London’s Southbank Centre marked the beginning of a flourishing performance career, followed by appearances at many of the UK’s most prestigious venues, including Wigmore Hall and Cadogan Hall, where she has performed both as a soloist and chamber musician. A committed and versatile artist, she has collaborated with leading ensembles such as the Soloists of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Carducci String Quartet.
As a recording artist, Reiko has received wide praise for her interpretations of Bach, Beethoven, and Schubert. Her album featuring these composers was described by The Arts Desk as “irresistible,” while her performance of Bach’s Goldberg Variations was lauded by Japan’s Record Geijutsu for its elegance and refinement.