{"id":28265,"date":"2026-02-28T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/?p=28265"},"modified":"2026-02-27T20:50:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T11:50:57","slug":"the-sij-classical-concert-with-sumire-hirotsuru-now-on-sale-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/28265","title":{"rendered":"The SIJ Classical Concert with Sumire Hirotsuru Now On Sale"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This year\u2019s SIJ Summer Concert features SIJ Co-founder and world-renowned violinist Sumire Hirotsuru, performing alongside the &#8220;Tanuki Tango Quartet&#8221;!\ud83c\udfbb\u2728<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bPrepare to be mesmerized by Sumire\u2019s breathtaking virtuosity and the soulful, passionate rhythms of the piano, bandoneon, and contrabass. 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