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The concluding party was held at Kamenoi Besso's Yunotakean restaurant. This customary ending party always is a favorite with both audience members and artists, who can meet and converse. Thanks to the Yufuin Business Association, the very popular barbecue is being made ready to serve. |
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Mr. Kunpei Mizoguchi, Chairman of the Festival, gives his greetings. Though usually hot and humid, the weather is becoming more comfortable in the evening. |
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Mayor Kakuya Yoshimura declared that the YMF is one of the most outstanding features of Yufuin town. Here he toasts the coming of the 25th Annual Festival next year! |
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Each musician had a chance to share their experiences with the Festival. Here members of the Yufuin Summer Ensemble recall their impressions. From the right: String players Takashi Shimizu, Iwahisa Kuroki, Yukiko Teraoka, Kaoru Ohno, and pianist Misako Kono. |
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Members of Quartet Armonico. From the right: Ryo Kubota, Emi Ikuta, Sayo Sugaya, and Natsuko Sakamoto. |
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Mr. Masakuni Kato, General Secretariat of YMF, with staff volunteers Yawara Watanabe and Aya Fuji. Do you notice the person in Yukata, or informal summer kimono, in the background? |
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A snap shot which includes myself. From the right: Festival board member Misako Fuchino, Shigemi Takei, conductor of the Oita Medieval Chorus, Michio Kobayashi, prominent harpsichordist, Ms. Nakaya, wife of Kamenoi Besso's owner, flutist Naoko Kirihara, and me. I worked as a floor manager this time as well, why I am still wearing apron? |
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Jim and my husband are chatting pleasantly with Mrs. Izumi Kuwano of Tamanoyu Hotel. My husband worked as a driver for Mr. Kobayashi as usual. |
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The Festival was over. I am now relaxed and enjoy delicious beer with Ms. Kotoi and Ms. Gondo. |
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A second party was held at hotel Tanaka in which artists stay. I took a commemorative picture with members. All are still vivid even late in the midnight. I hope to have a wonderful Festival next year as well. |
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