Saxophone concert at Kyu-Iwasaki Gardens
A saxophone concert at Kyu-Iwasakai Gardens? Yes, there was in autumn 2016. Ueno Gakuen University brought out its best young musicians. The weather was warm. So 100-strong crowd enjoyed some wonderful music on the lawn. Classic tunes filled the grounds of the beautiful mansion.
The mansion in the gardens was the perfect place for the concert. English architect Josiah Conder designed it in the nineteenth century. It is beautiful and oozes old-world charm.
The audience sat on the grass while the ensemble played on the veranda. Pieces included “Rhapsody in Blue” by George Gershwin and a great Glen Miller medley. During breaks, the conductor explained various facts about the group, the saxophone, and the music. It was relaxing.
Ueno Gakuen University is well-known for its music faculty. One of its graduates is Nobuyuki Tsuji. He was a gold medalist at the 2009 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Nobuyuki might have been born blind, but that hasn’t held him back. Now he is a world-famous pianist and composer. Some of the musicians who performed that weekend will surely follow him.
And to let you know, I didn’t take these photos with a Fujifilm camera. I took them with a Pentax K-3 and the 18-135 mm lens. But, when I re-edited them, I applied a Fujifilm film simulation. So maybe they are hybrids?
There is nothing wrong with Pentax photos. I just like Fujfilm’s more, plus its simulations allow more options. And it also allows this blog to have a uniform look. Anyway, that is my choice.
Still, I would like to buy into the Pentax system again one day. They make some excellent cameras. When I think of them, I have some feelings of nostalgia. One day, I’ll put my thoughts into an article.
Saxophone concert at Kyu-Iwasaki Gardens photo gear:
Camera body: Pentax K-3
Lens: Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
By the way, have you been to this type of Tokyo event? If yes, let us know about your experience. Leave your questions and comments below.
Rohan Gillett
Rohan has lived in Tokyo for 30+ years. He loves photography and plans to capture the entire city.
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External related websites
- Kyu-Iwasaki Gardens (official website)