Pierce Emata

Described as a pianist who,

"Performs with a sound both beautifully varied and controlled."

Bluthner Concert Artist 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.

He has performed with orchestras, and his concerts have been broadcast by National Public Radio, including the Dame Myra Hess Concert Series in Chicago.

Trained at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, Emata studied under renowned artists and taught at the Interlochen Center for the Arts.

He is a sought-after juror and master class presenter, having adjudicated for the Music Teachers National Association and the National India Musicquest Piano Competition.
 

Emata has received numerous grants and awards, including the Nevada Arts Council's Professional Artist Fellowship and the Steinway & Sons Top Teacher Award.

His upcoming CD, "La Bella Vibrazione," follows his previous album, "From the Hands to the Heart."