Credits:

Mariko Senju,Yamahora Satoshi

Description:

From Japan to the World. Now is the time to shine the light of hope through the power of music! Mariko Senju, one of Japan's leading violinists, will celebrate her 45th anniversary in 2020. She is energetically active in a wide range of activities, from concerts in Japan and abroad to volunteer performances. Mariko Senju's favorite instrument, the Stradivarius "Duranti," an Italian national treasure, still produces beautiful tones more than 300 years after its manufacture. This album contains many of the "world's indomitable masterpieces" played with the Duranti. The Scottish folk song "Hotaru no Hikari" is arranged for violin and piano by Senju's older brother, Akira Senju. This arrangement breathes new life into the song. Also included is a solo, unaccompanied version of "Amazing Grace" arranged by Mariko Senju. The album also includes 17 songs from a wide variety of genres, including the Irish folk song "Danny Boy," Puccini's opera "Gianni Schicchi" - "My Father," and the Spanish Catalan folk song "The Bird's Song. Piano accompaniment is provided by pianist Satoshi Yamahora, who has shared the stage with Mariko Senju throughout Japan. [Performed by] Mariko Senju (violin), Satoshi Yamahora (piano) Recorded: April 27 - 29, 2021 at Okaya City Cultural Hall (Canora Hall)