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With great finesse and a true sense of musical narrative, Arisa Fujisawa takes us on a journey that blends the magic of the French repertoire with the deep emotion of Polish Romanticism.
Ravel’s Sonatina, clear and delicate, opens the door to a vivid world, before“Scarbo,” an excerpt fromthe famous*Gaspard de la nuit*, displays all its virtuosity, shifting between shadows and flashes of light.
She will continue her recital with Debussy and the dreamy tenderness of his legendary*Clair de lune*, the radiant energy of*Les Collines d’Anacapri*, the dazzling brilliance of*Feux d’artifice*, and finally the vibrant energy of *L’Isle joyeuse*, which takes on an almost orchestral quality under her fingers.
The program that Arisa has put together herself concludes with one of Chopin’s most famous works, the Sonata in B-flat minor, Op. 35, known as the “Funeral March,” in which dramatic tension, sombre meditation, and virtuosity intertwine. There is no doubt that these pieces will reveal their full poetic and expressive power under the fingers of this highly promising young musician.
Biography of Arisa Fujisawa
Recipient of the Artist Diploma from the École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot
Arisa Fujisawa, a Japanese pianist, earned a Master’s degree in Music with a specialization in piano from the Tokyo College of Music. There, she received honors upon completing her Master’s degree.
Since 2023, she has been studying at the École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot, where she earned her Artist Diploma with Highest Honors and the Jury’s Commendation. She is currently pursuing advanced studies in Pascal Rogé’s class. Arisa Fujisawa has won numerous prizes in national and international competitions, including the Special Prize for French Music at the 2nd Samson François International Piano Competition (France, 2023); First Prize at the Orbetello International Piano Competition (Italy, 2023); First Prize at the 1st Debussy International Piano Competition (Japan, 2022); the Grand Prix Virtuoso at the International Music Competition (France, 2022); First Prize at the 1st IMC International Music Competition (France, 2022); First Prize and the Chopin Night Prize at the 3rd Nohan Festival Chopin Competition (Japan, 2021); the Piano Interpretation Prize and First Prize in Solo Piano at the 2nd Liszt International Music Competition (Italy, 2019); and many more…
She has performed at numerous music festivals and concerts, not only in Japan but also in other parts of the world, including the Nohant Festival and the Nuit de Chopin in France, as well as in Poland, Italy, Germany, and Hungary.
She received a grant from the Japan Art Institute.
She specializes in French music, and her interpretations of Debussy and Ravel are particularly well-received.
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