Michie Koyama has performed truly memorable ensembles together with Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi since the opening of the CMG in 2011 as gems illuminating the festival. They take the stage this time for the opening performance of the CMG’s 10th anniversary with a majestic programme featuring three of Brahms’ cello sonatas, including an arrangement of the violin sonata No. 1.
Cello: Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, Piano: Michie Koyama

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> Sun, Jun 6 | 13:00

Formed in 1993 and debuting in 1996, this Israeli string quartet embraces its 25th anniversary in 2021. The Jerusalem Quartet is incredibly accomplished, holding periodic performances mainly in the eminent concert halls of major US and European cities, and always enjoys an enthusiastic reception at international festivals.
Jerusalem Quartet

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> Ⅰ Sun, Jun 6 | 19:00 【with Live Stream】
> Ⅱ Mon, Jun 7 | 19:00
> Ⅲ Tue, Jun 8 | 19:00
> Ⅳ Thu, Jun 10 | 19:00
> Ⅴ Fri, Jun 11 | 19:00

A fresh performance by the fellows (academy members) of Suntory Hall Chamber Music Academy who showcase the fruit of their devoted focus on music. The musicians’ introductions of the pieces provided before each performance are highly regarded.
Quartet Integra, Donumusa String Quartet, Quartet Paulownia, Quartet Re NADA, Leporem Quartet, Regulus Quartet, Trio Miyako

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> Ⅰ Sat, Jun 12 | 11:00 【with Live Stream】 * CHANGE OF PERFORMERS
> Ⅱ Sat, Jun 26 | 11:00 * CHANGE OF PERFORMERS

This series introduces the current age in which young masterminds showcase their incredible impact on stages around the world. Such masterminds include South Korea’s Novus String Quartet, highly regarded for their passionate music composition and togetherness; the distinguished Schumann Quartett, leading the numerous modern quartets; and the Aoi Trio, highly acclaimed since their victory in the ARD International Music Competition Munich in 2018.

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> Ⅰ Sat, Jun 12 | 19:00 * CANCELLED
Novus String Quartet, Special Guest: Jerusalem Quartet
> Ⅱ Mon, Jun 14 | 19:00 * CANCELLED
Schumann Quartett
> Ⅲ Sat, Jun 19 | 19:00 【with Live Stream】
Aoi Trio

The fortepiano is a charming instrument which offers a sound uniquely different from the modern pianos of today. This series showcases four of these instruments, created at different periods in time and in different countries, including Suntory Hall’s Érard, which has actively made appearances at the CMG.

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> Ⅰ Sun, Jun 13 | 14:00 【with Live Stream】* CANCELLED
Violin: Shunske Sato, Cello: Hidemi Suzuki, Fortepiano: Shuann Chai
> Ⅱ Wed, Jun 16 | 19:00
Baritone: Krešimir Stražanac, Fortepiano: Kae Ogawa, Violin: Akira Mizutani
> Ⅲ Wed, Jun 23 | 19:00
Fortepiano: Yoshio Watanabe, Cello: Atsushi Sakai
> Ⅳ Fri, Jun 25 | 14:00
Fortepiano: Naruhiko Kawaguchi, Violin: Akira Harada, Cello: Hitomi Niikura

This programme pursues the ultimate chamber music, combining that of Toru Takemitsu, 25 year after his death, with pieces closely connected to the world wars. The performers, including pianist Yu Kosuge the producer of these two concerts, who have not experienced war, feel that we must reflect upon history and learn from the words of those from the past precisely because we are living in these times of unrest. Take in the wonder of this music which transcends conflict and also pays homage to Toru Takemitsu.
Piano: Yu Kosuge, Violin: Mayumi Kanagawa, Cello: Benedict Kloeckner, Clarinet: Makoto Yoshida

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> Ⅰ Tue, Jun 15 | 19:00
> Ⅱ Thu, Jun 17 | 19:00

Enjoy a casual 60-minute concert on a weekday afternoon. The musicians perform exhilarating selections of the repertoire mixed in with relaxed talks about the music.

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> Vol. 1 Wed, Jun 16 | 13:00 * CANCELLED
Schumann Quartett , Suntory Hall Chamber Music Academy Selected Fellows
> Vol. 2 Fri, Jun 18 | 13:00
Violin: Reiko Watanabe, Viola: Shota Yanase, Cello: Haruma Sato, Piano: Akira Eguchi
> Vol. 3 Tue, Jun 22 | 13:00
Flute: Shigenori Kudo, Violin: Ayana Tsuji, Viola: Ayako Tahara, Cello: Gen Yokosaka
> Vol. 4 Thu, Jun 24 | 13:00
Flute: Sébastien Jacot, Violin: Kei Shirai, Viola: Ayako Tahara, Cello: Haruma Sato, Harp: Naoko Yoshino

Formed in 2012, the Hedenborg Trio made its debut in Japan at the CMG in 2017. These three Salzburg-born brothers have a groovy sense about them as well as terrific musical insight and play distinctively Viennese music as string players also rooted in the Vienna Philharmonic and an ingenious pianist. The concentrated two-time performance with a programme well thought out for the CMG incorporates the famous works of Beethoven and Brahms with an especially riveting Brahms string sextet (piano trio version).
Hedenborg Trio

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> Ⅰ Sun, Jun 20 | 14:00 【with Live Stream】 * POSTPONED
> Ⅱ Mon, Jun 21 | 19:00 * POSTPONED
> Ⅰ Sat, Jun 26 | 14:30 【with Live Stream】 * RESCHEDULED
> Ⅱ Sun, Jun 27 | 19:00 * RESCHEDULED

The Küchl Quartett makes its first appearance in three years here. To the present, the group has comprehensively covered chamber music with a Beethoven cycle (2014), Schubert (2016), and Brahms (2018) at the CMG, but this time they have their sights focused on Haydn, the father of the string quartet. Nine pieces have been carefully selected from approximately 70, producing a line-up full of famous works with melodies known by all and other masterpieces. With the new cellist, this will be the quartet’s first performance in Japan.
Küchl Quartett

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> Ⅰ Tue, Jun 22 | 19:00 * POSTPONED
> Ⅱ Thu, Jun 24 | 19:00
> Ⅲ Sat, Jun 26 | 19:00 【with Live Stream】
> Ⅰ Fri, June 25 2021 | 19:00 * RESCHEDULED

CMG 2021 brings together dazzling international artists spanning generations for a chamber music extravaganza. The fresh ensemble will burst forth in musical expression. The programme to be performed will be revealed on the day of the concert.
Violin: Koichiro Harada, Viola: Kazuhide Isomura, Cello: Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi / Hakuro Mori, Piano: Yu Kosuge / Shigeo Neriki, Flute: Sébastian Jacot, Clarinet: Makoto Yoshida, Küchl Quartett, Hedenborg Trio, Suntory Hall Chamber Music Academy Selected Fellows, and others

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> Sun, Jun 27 | 14:00 【with Live Stream】

Jerusalem Quartet, Quartet Amabile

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> Sat, June 12 2021 | 19:00