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Guest Masterclass with pianist Futaba Niekawa
Wednesday, October 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
UVic School of Music piano students receive coaching from pianist Futaba Niekawa.
Japanese pianist Futaba Niekawa is known for her expressive artistry as a soloist and collaborative pianist across genres. She has performed internationally, released five recordings, and collaborated with renowned musicians, including members of the Metropolitan Opera and Chicago Symphony Orchestras. She has also been a collaborative pianist at prestigious institutions like the Banff Centre and Meadowmount School of Music, and as part of duo526 with violinist Kerry DuWors, has received praise from Gramophone Magazine. Niekawa is currently a Lecturer at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music and holds a Doctorate from the Eastman School of Music.