Last night in Pordenone, Italy, the XII Segovia Guitar Week welcomed Japanese guitarist Tohi Harada for a highly anticipated concert, presented as part of his prize for winning the Segovia Online Competition 2025.
Harada delivered a performance that was both brilliant and full of energy, captivating the audience from the very first note. His artistic maturity and expressive depth were evident throughout a thoughtfully curated program that spanned multiple musical eras and styles.
The evening began with the refined Renaissance sounds of John Dowland, followed by the elegance and nuance of the French Baroque with works by François Couperin and Jean-Philippe Rameau. Moving into the 20th century, Harada brought vivid color and rhythmic vitality to pieces by Manuel M. Ponce, Leo Brouwer, and Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. The program also included a beautifully expressive interpretation of Handel’s Sarabande and concluded with a deeply moving rendition of “Hymne à l’Amour.”
For this special occasion, Harada performed on a Wayra “all wood double top” guitar by Elvis Pajares, highlighting the instrument’s richness, projection, and tonal versatility across the diverse repertoire.
This concert celebrated Harada’s remarkable achievement and confirmed his place among the most promising young guitarists on the international stage.
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