A big thanks to twitter Shinobu Oyashiki for sharing the news
https://twitter.com/ShinobuOyashiki/status/1651792218276106241
≪富士山河口湖ピアノフェスティバル2023≫開催決定！
ピアニスト・イン・レジデンス:辻井伸行
2023年9月15日(金) / 16日(土) / 17日(日) / 18日(月・祝)河口湖ステラシアター
河口湖円形ホール／河口湖総合公園／河口湖美術館
≪Mt. Fuji Kawaguchiko Piano Festival 2023≫ will be held!
Pianist in Residence: Nobuyuki Tsujii
September 15th (Fri) / 16th (Sat) / 17th (Sun) / 18th (Mon / Holiday) Kawaguchiko Stellar Theater Kawaguchiko Circular Hall / Kawaguchiko Comprehensive Park / Kawaguchiko Museum of Art
The official announcement is at https://pianofes.stellartheater.jp/
This will be the third edition of the festival, which was started in 2021during the worldwide COVID lock down (see Nobuyuki Tsujii -- resident artist at 2021 Mt. Fuji Kawaguchiko Music Festival.)
I had thought that the festival would not continue after the pandemic. But it was held again last year, again with Nobu as the resident pianist, and was a great success despite some stormy weather.
As the Pianist in Residence, Nobu is the headliner of this festival. In years past, he participates with full enthusiasm in a marathon of events: outreach with local residents, a premium recital at the Kawaguchiko Circular Hall, solo and ensemble performances at the spectacular Kawaguchiko Stellar Theater, and a free outdoor picnic concert for the public. He is also responsible for inviting and welcoming guest artists.
Image: Collage of photos from the 2022 Festival
Judging from this year's announcement, the same format will apply. Let's hope this year's festival will -- unlike last year's -- enjoy sunny weather!
Watch this space for future announcement of festival events and performers.
Image: 2022 Festival finale concert at the Kawaguchiko Stellar Theater.
Image: Nobu with guest artist Takashi Kako at the 2022 festival
Image: Nobu with guest artist Takashi Kako & Yosuke Yamashita at the 2022 festival
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