About

Classical pianist Futaba Niekawa seeks true expression in music through her artistry as a versatile pianist, chamber musician, teacher, and mentor. Her performance has taken her across the globe from North America, Europe, and Asia. To date, she has released five recordings encompassing solo, four-hands, duo and chamber music from classical to newly composed works.

Praised as “a beautifully balanced duo” by Gramophone Magazine, duo526 is a shared passion for Niekawa and violinist Kerry DuWors, since 2011. Her love of collaboration led her to performances with Atar Arad, James Campbell, Charles Castleman, Mark Kaplan and members of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, among others. She has served on faculty as a collaborative pianist at the Banff Centre, New England Conservatory, Boston Ballet School, Meadowmount School of Music, Indiana University’s Summer String Academy and the Perlman Music Program.

Music

Classical Music

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