Described as a pianist who "performs with a sound both beautifully varied and controlled"(John Simms), American pianist Pierce Kagari Emata has thrilled audiences in the US and abroad with his reimagined solo concerts, delivering a delightfully eclectic repertoire ranging from the standard repertory to 21st century works, plus the luxurious arrangements of Bill Evans. His affable approach educates and entertains both newcomers and connoisseurs of concerts. He has performed with orchestra, and his concerts have been broadcast by National Public Radio, including the Dame Myra Hess Concert Series in Chicago. 

Following the schools of Franz Liszt and Alfred Cortot, Mr. Emata was trained at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, coaching with international artists such as Gyorgy Sebok, Alfonso Montecino, and John Ogdon. He also coached with the famous Hungarian concert pianist Istvan Nadas, Loran Olsen, and performed in master classes under Garrick Ohlsson, Bela Nagy, and William Doppman. Early in his training, he was a full scholarship student at the Banff Centre for the Arts in Canada, coaching with Willard Schultz and Boris Roubakine. 

Mr. Emata has served on the summer piano faculty at the world renown Interlochen Center for the Arts, which brings together 2500 talented students from 45 countries annually. He is also in demand as a competition juror and master class presenter for both students and professionals. He has been awarded numerous artist fellowships and grants for his achievements in performing and teaching. Mr. Emata's previous CD album, titled "From the Hands to the Heart," was recorded on a Bluthner Model One, as will his next album, titled "La Bella Vibrazione" (The Beautiful Vibration).