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Kyoko Hashimoto's recital a masterclass in sound, colour, nuance

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June 30, 2025

Japanese pianist Kyoko Hashimoto, who was originally listed to perform at the Singapore International Piano Festival in 2022 but had to cancel because of Covid-19, finally made her belated debut here.

- Natalie Ng

Kyoko Hashimoto's recital a masterclass in sound, colour, nuance

CONCERT 31ST SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL PIANO FESTIVAL: KYOKO HASHIMOTO IN RECITAL Victoria Concert Hall June 27

Her recital, comprising mostly short 20th-century works and reminiscent of Frenchman Pierre-Laurent Aimard's recital in 2023, was a revelation.

The first half was wholly devoted to preludes by French composers, beginning with three of Gabriel Faure's Nine Preludes (Op. 103) dating from 1909 to 1910.

The rarity of these miniatures was matched by the masterclass of sound, colour and nuance provided by Hashimoto.

Late Faure is elusive because of chromaticisms and paucity of outright melody, but she made one listen with intent.

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