Some say music is an imaginary architecture built over time. Some compare the unfolding of a piece of music to a narrative. These analogies help us see the importance of structure in a performance of a piece.
The Balance Between the Past, the Present, and the Future. Read More »
When I press each key, I am releasing the dreams of all those who were involved in making the piano what it has become.
The Resonance Between Us Read More »
This is an English translation of my Japanese article to appear in Nikkan San on September 5th, 2021, as a part of my bi-weekly column, “The Way of the Pianist.” Where were you when you saw the news of 9.11? I had just finished my last concert in Japan and was getting ready to go back to
Led by a disaster scientist, three groups of experts will cooperate on this project: physical scientists – who understand what actions are needed to mitigate the crisis; social scientists – who know which emotions encourage action; and musicians/creatives – who know how to invoke emotions. Our goal is to guide and mobilize the critical mass of world citizens to the right actions to mitigate and combat damages from climate change.
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For this year’s Independence Day, let’s think about the pursuit of happiness. Are you exercising your right? What is happiness, anyway?
Our Pursuit of Happiness Read More »