"Phenomenon. There's no denying he's something special."

"I've heard Taka Kigawa play my piano works and very much impressed by the brilliant way he performed them."

"Electrifying, unrelenting energy and precision"

"A pianist of unshakable technique and considerable imagination."

“Steel hands in velvet gloves”

"This formidable pianist has the technique and imagination to clarify the structure and musical syntax of difficult works."

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SATURDAY · AUGUST 29 · 8 PM – Debussy: Complete Préludes in New York City

August 27, 2026

On Saturday, August 29 at (le) Poisson Rouge in New York City, Taka Kigawa performs Claude Debussy’s complete Préludes, Books I & II.

August 10, 2026

Taka Kigawa’s Boulez recital at Café Montage in Kyoto 2025 was highlighted in Japan's leading newspaper, The Asahi Shimbun (朝日新聞) ’s year-in-review article on classical music and dance.

Aug

2026

Claude Debussy: Preludes, Book I

Claude Debussy: Preludes, Book II

Mar

2027

Beethoven: Overture to Coriolan, Op. 62

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37
Featuring soloist, Taka Kigawa

Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92