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YOUNG ARTIST RECITAL
MIU ISHIKAWA, piano

Saturday April 12 | 7:30pm
​Uptown Blanco Ballroom

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SPECIAL TICKET OFFER: Parents, Teachers, and Grandparents may also use a student ticket when they purchase a student ticket for a young person.
Experience the Remarkable Talent of Miu Ishikawa: A Piano Prodigy in Concert
Prepare to be enchanted by the extraordinary talent of Miu Ishikawa, a prodigious pianist whose performances have already left a lasting mark on the world of classical music. Join us on Saturday April 12 at for an unforgettable evening with Miu, whose career, despite her youth, has been filled with accolades and remarkable achievements, including winning the Betty Dickenson Prize at the 2024 Texas State Piano Competition.
Born in Tokyo, Japan, Miu Ishikawa began her musical journey at the Yamaha Music School at age five, and her dedication has since propelled her to international acclaim. Under the tutelage of esteemed professors such as Etsuko Terada and Akira Eguchi, Ishikawa has honed her skills to perfection, studying at prestigious institutions including Yale University, the New England Conservatory of Music, Nihon University College of Art, and Tokyo University of the Arts.
Ms. Ishikawa’s impressive career began early when she won top honors at the PTNA Piano Competition of Japan at age eight, setting the stage for her future successes. Her talent was further recognized at the Interharmony Music Festival in Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany, where she captivated audiences with her solo and chamber performances.
At just 13 years old, Miu made her debut at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall as part of the Interharmony Music Festival’s Side-by-Side Artist Showcase. Her extraordinary abilities continued to shine as she earned third prize at the Japan Classical Music Competition and performed in Taiwan. In August 2016, Miu achieved Fourth Prize at the PTNA Piano Competition, competing against seasoned performers.
Her artistry was showcased as a soloist with the Japan Classic Orchestra, where she delivered a memorable performance of Schumann’s Piano Concerto. Additionally, Ishikawa has participated in master classes with some of the most revered names in piano music, including Emanuel Ax and Mikhail Voskresensky, enriching her musical expression and technique.
Don’t miss this chance to witness Miu Ishikawa’s breathtaking performance. With her remarkable technical skill and profound musicality, Ishikawa promises an evening of exceptional artistry that will captivate and inspire.
Secure your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable night with the exceptional Miu Ishikawa!

Artist Biography

PictureMIU ISHIKAWA, PIANO
Winner of the 2024 Texas State Piano Competition Betty Dickenson Prize Miu Ishikawa was born in Tokyo, Japan. She began her music studies at the Yamaha Music School, and has studied piano since the age of 5.  From 2012 until 2015, Miu studied with Prof. Etsuko Terada, a professor at the Nihon University College of Art Graduate School. Since 2015, she now studies with Prof. Akira Eguchi at the Music High School attached to the Faculty of Music, Tokyo University of the Arts.  She has also studied privately with Professor Miku Omine.

At the age of 8, Miu won top honors for her age group at the PTNA Piano Competition of Japan, then won numerous national competitions. In 2012, 2013, and 2014, Miu participated in the Interharmony Music Festival in Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany, where she performed solo and chamber music at the winners’ concerts.  Her debut at Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall was at the age of 13 in 2013 on the Side-by-Side Artist Showcase presented by the Interharmony Music Festival.  In 2014, she won the third prize at the Japan Classical Music Competition, and was invited to perform in Taiwan as a winner.  In August 2016, she won Fourth Prize at the PTNA Piano Competition against performers as old as 22.
In 2012, Miu performed as a soloist with the Japan Classic Orchestra, playing Schumann’s Piano Concerto, in the Prize Winners’ Concert of the 21st  Japan Classic Music competition.

She has performed in master classes with Erik T. Tawaststjerna, William Grant Nabore, Emanuel Ax, Piotr Paleczny, Soo-Jung Shin, Mikhail Voskresensky, and Michael Schäfer.

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