November 11, 2023: Classical concert by Tomoko Ogawa, a popular pianist who was our classmate in middle school and high school

November 11, 2023: I went to a concert by Tomoko Ogawa, a popular pianist who was our classmate in middle school and high school. I met her again at our high school reunion in August and had this opportunity to experience her wonderful classical concert in Wakayama. I was particularly moved by the nostalgic Godfather theme song ``Speak Softly Love,'' played on violin and piano.

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