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Complete Harpsichord Works Vol.1 : Shin'ichiro Nakano(Cemb)(2CD)

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The true value of François Couperin's accomplishments, as told by Shinichiro Nakano, who has been working in the world of music for 35 years. The emotional world of these unique and varied works is presented with depth and freshness through his fluid and mature expression and occasional glimpses of playfulness. In his 35th year on the musical stage, Shinichiro Nakano will tell the story of the true value of François Couperin's accomplishments. Shin'ichiro Nakano, harpsichordist, was born in Kyoto in 1964 and graduated from Toho Gakuen School of Music in 1986. Performed in the Coupland Cycle of the Festival des Antiquaires in Versailles, France.In 1992, he was invited to the Berkeley Festival of Ancient Music as the youngest soloist. He has been invited to perform at the Wigmore Hall in England, the BBC Japan Season, the Leipzig Bach Festival in Germany, and in the Czech Republic. He has been invited to perform in Europe, including Germany (Leipzig Bach Festival) and the Czech Republic. and "A Treat for the Ears" have been well received in many places. He is also well known for his performance of Bach's "Golteberg Variations," which he has continued for many years in Japan. His performance of Bach's "Gortberg Variations," which he has continued to perform for many years in Japan, is still highly acclaimed. In 2000, he received the 38th Record Academy Award for his CD "Golteberg Variations.In 2003, he received the 22nd Kyoto Prefecture Culture Award, in 2004 the Grand Prize at the Bunka-Cho Arts Festival, and in 2009 the 47th Record Academy Award for "Queen's Altar: Works of Purcell". (Ongaku no Tomo Sha), the first harpsichord instructional book in Japanese. In July 2020, he will begin a CD recording of "The Complete Works of François Couperin" (a long-term project) at Salamanca Hall in Gifu Prefecture. His lecture recitals, featuring a wide range of repertoire and entertaining talks, are also very popular in various parts of Japan. He is currently teaching at Kyoto City University of Arts, Nagoya College of Music, Osaka College of Music, and others.Instrument used: Atelier von Nagel 1988 French 2-stage harpsichord (Blanche 1730), Tobu Land System