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Takao Rokugawa

Pianist

ABOUT

The samourai pianist

Le pianiste samouraï

Takao Rokugawa was born in the ancestral home of a samurai family, in Nagano, Japan. He began his training as a pianist with Jin-ichiro Ando. He continued his studies with Edith Fischer, the most important disciple of world acclaimed pianist Claudio Arrau, perpetuating the tradition of this great master.


Wrapped in a typical warm sound, the intense blend and organic musicality of his interpretation tends to a mystical touch, instilled by his spiritual immersion in the very heart of Zen philosophy. Takao Rokugawa is regularly invited to perform in concerts and recitals around Japan and in European countries: Spain, Switzerland, Germany and England.

Takao Rokugawa est né dans la maison ancestrale d’une famille de samouraïs, à Nagano, au Japon. Il commence sa formation de pianiste avec Jin-ichiro Ando. Il poursuit ses études avec Edith Fischer, grande disciple du pianiste de renommée mondiale Claudio Arrau, perpétuant la tradition de ce maître.


Enveloppé dans un son chaud typique, le mélange intense et la musicalité organique de son interprétation tendent vers une touche mystique, insufflée par son immersion spirituelle au cœur de la philosophie zen. Takao Rokugawa est régulièrement invité à se produire lors de concerts et de récitals au Japon et dans différents pays européens : Espagne, Suisse, Allemagne et Angleterre.

AUDIO

PROGRAM

2024 – 2025 RECITAL PROGRAM

Program AAimez-vous Brahms

Program BÉpopées

Program COrages

CONCERTS

“Takao Rokugawa is an exceptional musician. I had the pleasure to have him as a student for several years and I think he will bring further the tradition and the teaching of my master, Claudio Arrau.”

Edith Fischer, pianist 

“I was very much impressed by his excellent musical inclination and by his in-depth sonority, both revealing his maturity.”

Tokihiko Umezu, music journalist & president of Toho Gakuen School of Music

“To listen to Takao play is to feel a certain gratitude, because this music is a reminder of what is universal in human beings: the gift, the pleasure of receiving, of listening, of hearing.”

Natalie Nougayrède, former director of Le Monde

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