Internationally Acclaimed Virtuoso to Showcase the Rich Tone and Charm of the Viola at Nikkei Muse Salon

The 574th Nikkei Muse Salon, titled 'Veit Hertenstein Viola Recital,' hosted by The Nikkei, Inc., will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Nikkei Hall (3rd floor, Nikkei Building, 1-3-7 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo).

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Official website

https://art.nikkei.com/muse/

Veit Hertenstein, an internationally active violist, chamber musician, and educator, will make his appearance at the Nikkei Muse Salon. His performances have received high praise from critics worldwide, described as 'astonishing precision, dedicated musicianship, and powerful musical expression' (Augsburger Allgemeine) and 'an amber-hued, honey-like tone' (Boston Musical Intelligencer).

For this recital, Hertenstein welcomes pianist Fuyuka Kusa, a trusted collaborator with deep expertise in viola repertoire, to deliver a rich and expressive program. Together, they will 'sing' the melodies of Brahms and 'narrate' the story of 'Romeo and Juliet' through the warm, resonant timbre of the viola.

Artist Profiles

Veit Hertenstein (Viola)

A German violist acclaimed for his 'astonishing precision, dedicated musicianship, and powerful musical expression' (Augsburger Allgemeine) and 'maturity, technique, thoughtful musicianship, and an amber-hued, honey-like tone' (Boston Musical Intelligencer). Hertenstein has performed at prestigious festivals including Marlboro Music Festival, Viola Space, and Verbier Festival. As a chamber musician, he has collaborated with Trio Wanderer, Modigliani Quartet, Ysaÿe Quartet, and Midori Goto. Former principal violist of the Basel Symphony Orchestra and member of the Schumann Quartet, he now performs internationally as a soloist and chamber musician while also teaching at the Detmold Academy of Music.

Fuyuka Kusa (Piano)

Graduate of Tokyo University of the Arts and its Graduate School, she completed both the Diploma and Soloist programs at the Hochschule für Musik Freiburg (Germany) with highest honors and earned the State Concert Pianist qualification. Winner of the 4th Rosenstock and 3rd Arthur Leffert International Piano Competitions. She has performed at international festivals including Budapest Spring Festival, Mozart Festival, La Folle Journée au Japon, and Viola Space, and has appeared on Hungarian Radio, SWR (Southwest German Broadcasting), NHK-BS 'Classic Club,' and NHK-FM 'Recital Nova.' Former part-time lecturer at Tokyo University of the Arts, currently part-time lecturer at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music.

Program

Nikolai Myaskovsky (arr. Vadim Borisovsky) / Cello Sonata No. 2 in A minor, Op. 81

Prokofiev (arr. Vadim Borisovsky) / From Ballet 'Romeo and Juliet' – Introduction / Juliet the Young Girl / Dance of the Knights / Mercutio / Death of Juliet

Brahms / From F.A.E. Sonata – 3rd Movement: Scherzo

Brahms / Viola Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 120 No. 1

Event Overview

'574th Nikkei Muse Salon: Veit Hertenstein Viola Recital'

Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Venue: Nikkei Hall (3rd floor, Nikkei Building, 1-3-7 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)

Performers

Veit Hertenstein (Viola)

Fuyuka Kusa (Piano)

Schedule

September 11, 2026 (Fri) 18:30 start

※ Doors open 30 minutes before performance

※ Performance duration: approximately 2 hours

Ticket Prices

General: ¥4,000

(All seats reserved, tax included)

Organizer: The Nikkei, Inc.

Sponsors: Shinsho Reine Industry Co., Ltd., Hankyu Travel Corporation

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