Harpsichord (Cembalo in Italian, Clavecin in French) had been the prime keyboard instrument from baroque era in the western music before the pianoforte appeared. In this recital, we follow the development of the harpsichord music, with some supplementary comments to the pieces played, from the French baroque court music in seventeenth century through the works of Bach and Mozart up to the modern music.

[Harpsichordist] Natsuko Uemura

Natsuko Uemura has been concertizing in U.S.A., Canada, Europe and Japan, giving solo recitals in Antwerp, Brussels, London, New York, Vancouver, Nagoya and Tokyo, (Tokyo recital debut promoted by SONY Music Foundation), and also appearing as a featured soloist in performances of harpsichord concertos by Haydn and J.S. Bach at Alice Tully Hall (Lincoln Center), Casals Hall (Tokyo) and other major concert halls in Japan.

Her performances have been broadcasted by NHK (TV/FM) in Tokyo and by WQXR (FM) in New York. Ms. Uemura played harpsichord solo part in the New York Premiere of the Fourth symphony of Alfred Schnittke.

She holds a diploma (First Prize) in harpsichord from the Royal Conservatory in Mons, Belgium, a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from SUNY Stony Brook and has done post-doctoral work at The Juilliard School. Natsuko Uemura has been a principal harpsichordist and keyboardist with the New York Symphonic Ensemble since 1990. She has recorded for Panasonic.

• Inquiries on this concert should be addressed to Dr. Ohska（email: ohska@post.kek.jp, Fax: 029-864-5195) of the International Collaboration Office.
• This concert is open to the public and admission free. We may however restrict the number of attendants due to the limited seating capacity of the hall. If you wish to reserve your seat in advance, please send an email or fax to Dr. Ohska to notify your name and address. We will not be contacted via phone.