Kyoko Hashimoto: select discography
Claude Debussy: Préludes, Livre 1
Rikuya Terashima: 12 Preludes |
October 2022 NEW RELEASE - completing Kyoko Hashimoto's recording of the Debussy Preludes NAMI RECORDS WWCC-7973 |
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Kyoko Hashimoto plays W.A.Mozart
Rondo in A minor, K. 511 Fantasia in C minor, arr. Stadler, K. 396 Piano Sonata in F, K. 280 Fantasia in D minor, compl. Müller, K.397 Adagio in B minor, K. 540 Suite in C, K. 399: Ouverture, Allemande, Courante Allegro in G minor, compl. Levin, K. 312 Fantasia in C minor, K. 475 NAMI RECORDS WWCC-7874 2018 |
Selected as Critic's Choice in 'Record Geijutsu' of August 2018 - Japan's most authoritative record review magazine:
" Her focused touch and subtle timing reveal the shimmering light and flickering shadows of the piece. (K.511) ... The contrast between the lightness that characterises the outer movements and the darkness of the slow movement is exquisite. (K.280) ... The way every phrase leaves a powerful afterglow while she gives each harmony its own individual colour is unique. (K.396) ... an excellent performance bringing out the high spirituality implicit in these pieces through her lean, finely honed expression. (K.399) ... Somehow her playing reminds me of those old masters associated with the 'New Objectivity' movement. "
Tsutomu Nasuda
(translation: Akiko Tani)
" The new recording from Kyoko Hashimoto, passionate and internationally recognised pianist, stands out completely from the stream of brilliant sonorities one might expect to hear on inserting a Mozart disc in the CD player. ...With a natural and sensitive touch she expresses powerfully the profound sadness of the darker side of the composer's nature. ...The Sonata n° 2, heard in the context of these minor key works, is also given a dazzling performance."
Arisa Iida, 'Chopin' Monthly, Japan
" This CD is an extremely precious release. ...One of the charms of Hashimoto is the intense expressiveness of her playing, here bringing out the composer's sensitive side. Her interpretations are magnificently rigorous, admitting no compromise of the music. Every note unfurled by Hashimoto's hands is charged with powerful intent. The musical discourse is shaped with clarity and freedom while maintaining a strict respect of the music's structure. Within the darkest shadows we feel the lively heartbeat of a Mozart possessed of an irrepressible appetite for life."
'Bravo' magazine, Japan
(translations: Bruno Fernandes & David Edwards)
Arisa Iida, 'Chopin' Monthly, Japan
" This CD is an extremely precious release. ...One of the charms of Hashimoto is the intense expressiveness of her playing, here bringing out the composer's sensitive side. Her interpretations are magnificently rigorous, admitting no compromise of the music. Every note unfurled by Hashimoto's hands is charged with powerful intent. The musical discourse is shaped with clarity and freedom while maintaining a strict respect of the music's structure. Within the darkest shadows we feel the lively heartbeat of a Mozart possessed of an irrepressible appetite for life."
'Bravo' magazine, Japan
(translations: Bruno Fernandes & David Edwards)
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'La danse des B...'
BACH: Partita No. 2 in C minor, BWV 826 BEETHOVEN: 12 Variations on a Russian Dance, WoO 71 BRAHMS: 16 Waltzes, Op. 39 BLUMENFELD: 3 Mazurkas, Op. 35 BARTOK: Dance Suite NAMI RECORDS WWCC-7747 2014 |
“A disc overflowing with vitality ... Hashimoto invests every note she plays with tremendous significance.” Kyoko Mitchishita, 'Chopin' Monthly, Japan
“... holds one spellbound. One does not encounter pianists of her quality very often. ..the Bach feels the best whilst the Bartók is also exceptional and you want to listen to the Beethoven and the Brahms again and again.” gold medal recommendation Jiro Hamada,‘Record Geijutsu’ , Japan
“...the contrast between the different waltzes in the Brahms is quite marvellous. .. a CD full of warmth and inspiration.” Haruka Kosaka, ‘Bravo’ magazine, Japan
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Kyoko Hashimoto plays Schubert & Debussy Live in Tokyo 2009 SCHUBERT: 4 Impromptus, D.935 DEBUSSY: Preludes, book II NAMI RECORDS WWCC-7664 2011 |
featured in 'Sunday Morning: great Schubert performances' in BBC Radio 3's Spirit of Schubert season, March 2012:
" played with an immaculate sense of style and perfect musical timing. (D.935/4) … And the whole set, I must say, is as good as that! " Rob Cowan, BBC Radio 3 and contributing editor of 'Gramophone' magazine
“...in Schubert, Hashimoto has opened new expressive territory unreached by other interpreters. Her Debussy, with its lively rhythm and her highly transparent sound, is another ‘must hear’.” Kyoko Mitchishita, 'Chopin Monthly', Japan
" played with an immaculate sense of style and perfect musical timing. (D.935/4) … And the whole set, I must say, is as good as that! " Rob Cowan, BBC Radio 3 and contributing editor of 'Gramophone' magazine
“...in Schubert, Hashimoto has opened new expressive territory unreached by other interpreters. Her Debussy, with its lively rhythm and her highly transparent sound, is another ‘must hear’.” Kyoko Mitchishita, 'Chopin Monthly', Japan
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Scriabin & Shostakovich 24 Preludes SCRIABIN: 24 Preludes, op.11 SHOSTAKOVICH: 24 Preludes, op. 34 NAMI RECORDS WWCC-7526 2006 |
" ...master pianist Kyoko Hashimoto interprets these pieces brilliantly and convincingly." 'Lesson no Tomo Sha', Japan
" ...sublime dynamism and masterly technique. Never sounding rushed, Hashimoto always maintains complete control of the pieces. ...it is impossible to hail her performances as anything less than splendid." 'Record Geijutsu' (The Recording Art), Japan
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Schumann Bunte Blätter & Albumblätter SCHUMANN: Bunte Blätter, op.99 SCHUMANN: Albumblätter, op. 124 NAMI RECORDS WWCC-7398 2001 |
" 'magnifique' indeed - really special " Rob Cowan
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Messiaen PRELUDES (1929) LES OFFRANDES OUBLIEES (1st recording), FANTAISIE BURLESQUE (1932), RONDEAU (1943), PIECE POUR LE TOMBEAU DE PAUL DUKAS NAMI RECORDS WWCC-7323 1999 European release: BVHAAST CD 0600 |
" the Messiaen is sublime!!! " Abril Padilla, composer
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