{"id":40,"date":"2017-01-20T02:25:46","date_gmt":"2017-01-20T02:25:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/musicalmakiko.com\/en\/?page_id=40"},"modified":"2026-04-24T12:20:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T19:20:33","slug":"concert","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/musicalmakiko.com\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"The Way of the Pianist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-themepunch-revslider revslider\" data-modal=\"false\" data-slidertitle=\"slider5\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"rs-p-wp-fix\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<sr7-module data-alias=\"slider5\" data-id=\"3\" id=\"SR7_3_1\" data-version=\"6.7.57\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-adjuster><\/sr7-adjuster>\n\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-content>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_3_1-5\" data-key=\"5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_3_1-5-2\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Dr. Pianist, Makiko Hirata, will deliver intimate and interactive, live music to you!<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_3_1-5-6\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-play\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_3_1-5-8\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-pause\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_3_1-5-9\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_3_1-5-10\" class=\"sr7-layer\">LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ON-CALL MUSICAL DOCTOR<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_3_1-3\" data-key=\"3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-bg id=\"SR7_3_1-3-slidebg\" class=\"sr7-layer\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/musicalmakiko.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/PianoSoundsAwesome.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"The Way of the Pianist\"><\/noscript><\/sr7-bg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_3_1-3-1\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Youtube Campaign: Promoting my YouTube channel subscriptions and playtime! <\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_3_1-3-8\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Poco Piano<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_3_1-3-9\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Savoring Music<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_3_1-3-10\" class=\"sr7-layer\">WATCH MAKIKO'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW!<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_3_1-4\" data-key=\"4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-bg id=\"SR7_3_1-4-slidebg\" class=\"sr7-layer\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/musicalmakiko.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/top-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"The Way of the Pianist\"><\/noscript><\/sr7-bg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_3_1-4-8\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\"I have been very fortunate to see Ms. Hirata play live. 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Seamlessly blending artistic excellence with advocacy, she has positioned herself as a pivotal figure in showcasing the profound influence of music on societal well-being. A US-Japan Leadership Program Fellow and a founding member of TEMPO: Music for Climate Action, Dr. Hirata has also been honored as Coeuraj&#8217;s 2022 &#8216;Global Courage Fellow&#8217; for her instrumental role in fostering trust and unity in times of division.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transitioning from her birth in Japan to her upbringing in Hong Kong and eventually to Juilliard at the young age of 13, Dr. Hirata\u2019s diverse background has been the foundation of her belief in music as a universal language, central to her identity as a global citizen. Her international career began with a notable performance of Rachmaninoff\u2019s Second Concerto with the Orquesta Sinf\u00f3nica Nacional de Bolivia at 18. Dr. Hirata&#8217;s journey has taken her to esteemed venues like the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress, Oji Hall in Tokyo, and the Wortham Theater Center in Houston. She has performed as a featured soloist under the batons of legendary conductors, including the Kennedy Center Honors recipient Leon Fleisher. Her playing has been described as \u201cincandescent\u201d (Telegram &amp; Gazette), \u201cestimably simpatico with the music,\u201d (Boston Music Intelligencer) and \u201cstraight from the heart\u201d (CVNC).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holding a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Rice University, Dr. Hirata&#8217;s influence extends beyond the stage. She has offered solace through her music to 9\/11 rescue workers and raised over $20,000 for disaster relief following the 3.11 tragedy in Japan. A respected educator, Dr. Hirata has taught at New York University, Rice University, and Lone Star College, in addition to delivering master classes and lectures globally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, she serves as an instructor for the Stanford Program on International and Cross-Cultural Education (SPICE) and as a staff pianist at the Colburn Conservatory of Music. As a Shigeru Kawai Artist, Dr. Hirata continues to inspire through her performances, teachings, and initiatives, bridging cultures and communities with her musical message. Her commitment to showcasing music&#8217;s role in emotional and societal healing is evident in every aspect of her career.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engagements and Travels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2025 &#8211; 2026 SEASON<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>7\/15~8\/15\/2025 Japan<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7\/17 The University of Tokyo Seminar presented by Center for Advanced School Education and Evidence0based Research (CASEER) Hongo Campus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7\/18 3-5pm Telecommunication Technology Committee &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ttc.or.jp\/seminar\/entry\/20250718\">Safe Listening&#8221; Seminar <\/a>presentation and panel discussion (online) 3-5pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7\/19 Nobuko Forum \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the featured guest for Ms. Nobuko Sasae&#8217;s online salone-style discussion event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7\/25 6-7pm Chiba Japan, Retirement Community Concert <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7\/26 &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.heartkidsjapan.com\/post\/info-2025-piano\">Mommy-and-Me&#8221; Concert<\/a> @ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heartkidsjapan.com\/post\/info-2025-piano\">Kodomo Koryukan<\/a> Chiba Japan presented by Heart Kids Japan, NPO.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7\/27 13:30~15:30 <a href=\"https:\/\/ouennavi-kawasaki.com\/electronic_flyer\/%E5%B9%B3%E7%94%B0%E7%9C%9F%E5%B8%8C%E5%AD%90%E3%83%94%E3%82%A2%E3%83%8E%E3%83%88%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AF%EF%BC%9A%E9%9F%B3%E6%A5%BD%E3%81%A8%E7%A4%BE%E4%BC%9A\/\">Recital \u201dMusic and Society\u201d<\/a>\uff20 Showa Music Concservatory, <a href=\"https:\/\/school.tosei-showa-music.ac.jp\/wp\/rental-facilities\/\">Musashi-kosugi Salon Hall<\/a>. Musashikosugi, Kanagawa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7\/30 13:30~15:30 Ookuwa Village Hall, Kiso Japan. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7\/31~8\/3 US-Japan Leadership Program Fellows Weekend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8\/3 Osaka World Expo\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1~1:30PM Jellyfish Pavilion &#8220;Music for the Ocean&#8221; with Chad Cannon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8~8:30PM USA Pavilion &#8220;Music for the Ocean&#8221; with Chad Cannon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8\/6 <a href=\"https:\/\/sdwish.org\/\">San Diego WISH<\/a> Worldwide Initiative to Safeguard Humanity Peace Memorial\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Performance and Speech (online appearance)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8\/9 4-6pm Recital &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.museum-haus-kasuya.com\/news-2\/\">Piano &amp; and the Art of Time<\/a>&#8221; Kasuya no Mori Museum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8\/20 Pasadena, CA\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>12:10 PM <a href=\"https:\/\/ppcmusic.org\/\">Music at Noon<\/a> Concert Series: Solo Recital (free admission)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8\/27 Pasadena, CA\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7PM Front Porch Concerts (Private Event) Recital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9\/25 Pasadena, CA\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7PM Front Porch Concerts (Private Event) Recital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9\/27 Woodland HIlls, CA\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1PM Schatkun and Friends Concert Series at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lapl.org\/branches\/platt\">Platt Branch Library<\/a>. Free Admission, Free Parking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10\/8 Pasadena, CA\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pasadena Village Presents &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pasadenavillage.org\/events\/3974-centering-sounds:-healing-power-of-music\">Healing Power of Music<\/a>&#8221; Piano Recital at the Steinway Piano Gallery (free admissions) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>10\/24~10\/27 Southern Cal<\/strong>ifornia\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra: Piano Quintet Concerts.<\/strong> (Admissions $15~75)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10\/24 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/kaleidoscope-performs-in-orange-county-friday-october-24-2025-tickets-1661198492409?aff=oddtdtcreator\">Chamber Music OC:<\/a> 23666 Birtcher Driver, Lake Forest, CA 92630 (Free Parking next to the venue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10\/25<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/kaleidoscope-performs-in-pasadena-saturday-october-25-2025-tickets-1661234018669?aff=oddtdtcreator\"> Steinway Piano Gallery<\/a>: 150 East Colorado Boulevard, #101 Pasadena, CA 91105<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10\/26 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/kaleidoscope-performs-in-santa-monica-sunday-october-26-2025-tickets-1383948961599?aff=oddtdtcreator\">First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica: 1220 2nd St. Santa Monica, CA 90401<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10\/27 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/kaleidoscope-performs-in-santa-barbara-monday-october-27-2025-tickets-1383982913149?aff=oddtdtcreator\">Hahn Hall<\/a>, Music Academy of the West\uff1a1070 Fairway Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93108<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>11\/2~4 Seattle WA<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SPICE study group &#8220;The Future of Education&#8221; (Private)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Webrain &#8220;Music and Team-Building and Leadership&#8221; Workshop (Private)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>11\/14 Pasadena, CA\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7PM Front Porch Concerts (Private Event) Recital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11\/15 Woodland Hills, CA\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1PM Schatkun and Friends Concert Series at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lapl.org\/branches\/platt\">Platt Branch Library<\/a>. Free Admission, Free Parking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>12\/5 San Diego, CA\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7PM &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/sdwish.org\/resonance-a-concert-for-peace\/\">Resonance: A Concert for Peace<\/a>&#8220;: Solo Recital \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At Paper Moon Event Hall: 1241 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presented by the San Diego-Yokohama Sister City Society, in partnership with SD-WISH (Worldwird Initiative to Safeguard Humanity) and the Trees for Peace program. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1\/7~1\/11 Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\/23 Pasadena, CA\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Front Porch Concerts (Private Event) Recital: &#8220;Listening to History&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/24 Woodland Hills, CA\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1PM Schatkun and Friends Concert Series at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lapl.org\/branches\/platt\">Platt Branch Library<\/a>. Free Admission, Free Parking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/28 Pasadena, CA\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>12:10 PM <a href=\"https:\/\/ppcmusic.org\/\">Music at Noon<\/a> Concert Series: Solo Recital (free admission)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2\/26~3\/3 New York, NY<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3\/1 3pm A home concert (private)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>3\/4~7 Baltimore, MD<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AWP Conference and Bookfair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3\/27 Pasadena, CA\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7PM Front Porch Concerts (Private Event) Recital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3\/28 Woodland Hills, CA\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1PM Schatkun and Friends Concert Series at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lapl.org\/branches\/platt\">Platt Branch Library<\/a>. Free Admission, Free Parking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4\/9 Santa Monica, CA\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3-4pm Emeritus College Koch Series: &#8220;Listening to History&#8221; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4\/11 Woodland Hills, CA\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>11AM Schatkun and Friends Concert Series at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lapl.org\/branches\/platt\">Platt Branch Library<\/a>. 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