Naruhiko Kawaguchi Heritage Piano Concert, Hands-on Experience & Special Lesson: The Beginning of Meiji, Piano Notes Echoed at Tomioka Silk Mill

About this event

Utilizing historical pianos associated with the Tomioka Silk Mill, a lecture & concert, piano hands-on experience, and special lesson will be held by Naruhiko Kawaguchi, a fortepiano player active both in Japan and internationally. The concert will feature an 1874 Steinway boudoir model upright piano said to have been brought to the Tomioka Silk Mill by Paul Brunat, as well as an 1863 Pleyel grand piano close to another piano brought at the time of opening. This is a rare opportunity to experience the piano tones that would have echoed through the Tomioka Silk Mill during the Meiji era. The concert is paired with a lecture, and visitors can casually touch the pianos during the hands-on session. Furthermore, a special lesson by Mr. Kawaguchi is also available for piano learners. This event provides a special experience where history and music merge.

Venue

Tomioka Silk Mill West Cocoon Warehouse

1-1 Tomioka, Tomioka, Gunma 370-2316