This past May, Nobuyuki Tsujii joined his violinist friend Fumiaki Miur at the Miyazaki International Music Festival, where they performed a duo recital of violin sonatas by Franck and Brahms. Some of the footage of their performance was seen in a documentary aired on NHK World in July.
The duo recital was enthusiastically received by the audience. To sweeten the deal, Nobu and Fumi performed a surprise crowd favorite, as described in this blog post by a piano teacher who was in the audience:
https://ameblo.jp/pianopianorunrun/entry-12459443729.html
![]()
You can see the audience reaction in the footage shown in this video. Also watch how Nobu could not keep from smiling before Fumi struck the first note -- he knew the audience would go wild! And how he could not stop smiling at the end.
"Sanada Maru"「真田丸」is a popular historical fictiontelevision drama series aired on TV in Japan in 2016. The soundtrack of the title music was played by Fumiaki Miura with a full orchestra, which earned him great fame. Nobu also played for the sound track in the ending theme. The two have since become good friends and have performed together often. In November 2016, they appeared on the NHK "Morning" show and played the "Sanada Maru" as a violin-piano duet --- it was a big hit and at one time there was a video of that performance on YouTube, which unfortunately has since been removed.
Image: Sanada Maru poster
![]()
RELATED ARTICLES
Nobu & Fumi at the 2019 Miyazaki International Festival
NHK World July 12 2019 documentary: Fumi & Nobu at Miyazaki Festival
Nobu on NHK "Morning" show 11-25-2016
The duo recital was enthusiastically received by the audience. To sweeten the deal, Nobu and Fumi performed a surprise crowd favorite, as described in this blog post by a piano teacher who was in the audience:
https://ameblo.jp/pianopianorunrun/entry-12459443729.html
...連休最後は宮崎国際音楽祭に行きました。
「三浦文彰×辻井伸行デュオ・リサイタル」です。
サブタイトルが「最強のふたり」
本当にその通りビックリマーク音譜
美しく繊細な中に若さあふれる躍動感
素晴らしい演奏にたくさんのパワーを
貰えましたドキドキ
会場は満席
アンコールに「真田丸」が演奏されると
観客の「お～！！」という歓声が
響き渡りました
...On the last day of the holidays, I went to the Miyazaki International Music Festival. It was 'Fumiaki Miura × Nobuyuki Tsujii Duo recital.' Subtitled 'The Strongest Two.' So true!
A lively feeling full of youthfulness, yet beautiful and delicate. Lots of power for great performances. I was in awe. The hall was full. When "Sananda maru" was played for encore, the hall resounded with the 'Oh!!' and cheers from the audience.
「三浦文彰×辻井伸行デュオ・リサイタル」です。
サブタイトルが「最強のふたり」
本当にその通りビックリマーク音譜
美しく繊細な中に若さあふれる躍動感
素晴らしい演奏にたくさんのパワーを
貰えましたドキドキ
会場は満席
アンコールに「真田丸」が演奏されると
観客の「お～！！」という歓声が
響き渡りました
...On the last day of the holidays, I went to the Miyazaki International Music Festival. It was 'Fumiaki Miura × Nobuyuki Tsujii Duo recital.' Subtitled 'The Strongest Two.' So true!
A lively feeling full of youthfulness, yet beautiful and delicate. Lots of power for great performances. I was in awe. The hall was full. When "Sananda maru" was played for encore, the hall resounded with the 'Oh!!' and cheers from the audience.
You can see the audience reaction in the footage shown in this video. Also watch how Nobu could not keep from smiling before Fumi struck the first note -- he knew the audience would go wild! And how he could not stop smiling at the end.
"Sanada Maru"「真田丸」is a popular historical fictiontelevision drama series aired on TV in Japan in 2016. The soundtrack of the title music was played by Fumiaki Miura with a full orchestra, which earned him great fame. Nobu also played for the sound track in the ending theme. The two have since become good friends and have performed together often. In November 2016, they appeared on the NHK "Morning" show and played the "Sanada Maru" as a violin-piano duet --- it was a big hit and at one time there was a video of that performance on YouTube, which unfortunately has since been removed.
Image: Sanada Maru poster
RELATED ARTICLES
Nobu & Fumi at the 2019 Miyazaki International Festival
NHK World July 12 2019 documentary: Fumi & Nobu at Miyazaki Festival
Nobu on NHK "Morning" show 11-25-2016