Thank you very much for attending the Hibiya Music Festival

I had the pleasure of performing at the Hibiya Music Festival today.

Under the wonderful production of Seiji Kameda, a wide range of musical genres filled Hibiya Music Hall and the International Forum over these two days.

The opening performance by Sadao Watanabe’s group was truly inspiring.

I performed some bossa nova pieces, as well as “Naima,” a South African lullaby that Mr. Kameda kindly requested—my very first time performing it.

It was a beautiful reminder that music can be shared and enjoyed across generations.

Thank you so much to everyone who came.
And my heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Kameda for inviting me—it meant a lot.