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Hisako Kawamura

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Naoko Kawamuras groundbreaking debut album is now available on XRCD!Significantly improved sound quality! First-ever domestic release!!Her 2002 performance is faithfully brought back to life through XRCD and HR cutting!!Naoko Kawamura First RecordingsThis album features my very first recordings, made at the Paris Conservatory when I was 21 years old. Mr. and Mrs. Escond of Disque Ouvert warmly encouraged mewho was filled with anxiety about this first endeavorand gave me confidence and courage. I am deeply grateful for their generosity in providing such opportunities to many young musicians and supporting their careers. It is with great joy that this memorable recording is now being released in Japan in high-quality (XRCD) format. Nothing would make me happier than for everyone in Japan to enjoy this recording with a fresh perspective. (Naoko Kawamura)King International