Midori and Mao Fujita perform a concert for the victims of the Noto Peninsula earthquake in Japan

Violinist Midori and pianist Mao Fujita performed in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan on November 13th and 14th to support the Noto Peninsula Earthquake Disaster Relief Project.

On January 1, 2024, the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa was struck by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake causing widespread devastation throughout the region. In memory of all those affected and those working tirelessly to support the relief efforts there, the performance series entitled “HOPE” was intended for people in the affected region to share a moment of healing through music.

The program included both solo and duo works by Beethoven, Mozart, Bach and Franck.