As the world today draws its inspiration and directions from the Way of the Samurai, I think perhaps that my practice, too, may serve as a bridge between the Occident and the Orient, institutions and individuals, and logic and senses.
My Way of the Piano in the Context of History Read More »
This is by Nobu Koda? The Japanese woman, born only a dozen years after Japan started international communications and commerce? She sounds like…Beethoven!?
The First Japanese Violinist/Pianist/Composer, Nobu KĆda (1870-1946) Read More »
With many variables like rapidly advancing technologies and climate change makes our past unreliable a reference to predict our future. Our sense of aesthetic that transcends our logic and calculations are being reevaluated today as something that may be vital to our humanity as we face our existential threats.
The Enjoyable Unpredictabilities in Music Read More »
Moisture in the air diffuse the soundwaves, muffling the sound. That same moisture affects high-frequency soundwaves of the higher pitches and low-frequency soundwaves of the lower pitches differently, and changing the balance between the registers, too.
Playing the Piano, Come Rain or ShineïŒ Read More »
Beauty is like laughter. They are both essential for us to live with pride and dignity.
Laughter and Beauty as Life’s Essentials. Read More »