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I like Japanese food and playing the cello with pleasure

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Our private concert with our orchestra has come to an end.
It was great fun to perform *Eine kleine Nachtmusik* as a string ensemble.

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Fifteen years have passed since then. I wonder if my performance of Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 has improved?

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Our orchestra’s programme for next year has been finalised as Brahms’ Symphony No. 1. It was the first piece I ever played with the orchestra, and I made a mistake,
leading someone to tell me, ‘You’re ten years too early to be playing Brahms.’

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The sound of the Renaissance lute is beautiful.
It’s utterly enchanting to play.
Although the sound is soft, its beautiful tone enriches the player’s heart.
I love playing the Renaissance lute ❤️

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This morning, I’m listening intently to the sound of the insects chirping. It’s autumn.

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At lunch today, the person sitting next to me was a Chinese person who spoke beautiful Mandarin.
That’s unusual.

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I’m just listening intently to the sound of the wind.

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The ‘Allegro molto vivace’ section of Sarasate’s ‘Zigeunerweisen’ is difficult. The dizzying alternation between pizzicato and arco is a real challenge.

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The gentle rustling of the flowers in the breeze and the flow of the stream bring a sense of autumn.

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An aeroplane in the blue sky.
I wonder where it’s going?

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I’ve been asked to play Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No. 1. We’re having a rehearsal in two weeks’ time. It might be a bit tricky. I had a go at reading through the score in a café.

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It was my first get-together with my music friends in quite a while.
With such enjoyable conversation and delicious food, the time flew by in the blink of an eye.

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A Chinese artisanal tea.
The flavour is similar to oolong tea, but slightly more bitter.

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Whilst my cello was away for maintenance, I took out my Renaissance lute and played it for the first time in ages.
I played pieces such as ‘Spagnoletta’.
The sound was as beautiful and gentle as ever, and my heart was filled with all sorts of emotions.

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I saw a shop on the high street with a sign saying ‘Nai mono ha nai’. Does that mean ‘We have everything’ or ‘There’s nothing we don’t stock’? Japanese is tricky. 😅

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The ducks are sunbathing.
The ducks don’t run away. It is the people out for a walk who quietly step aside to avoid them.

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Looking out of the window, I see the moon shining brightly in the vast sky.
I’ve only just realised that autumn has begun.

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A new product made with Sado milk.
A sweet consisting of wheat gluten confectionery coated in milk cream.
It is light and has a pleasant texture.

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The orchestra rehearsal has finished. The extra musicians who are helping us have started joining in too.
The maestro praised me, saying I was doing well on the cello. I’m delighted.

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There were plenty of food stalls selling yakisoba, candy floss, poppo-yaki and shaved ice, and the event was a great success.

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Tonight was the neighbourhood association’s summer festival. We had a lively and enjoyable time, with performances by a band made up of local volunteers, hip-hop dancing by the children, hula dancing by the ladies, and a Bon dance where everyone joined in. →