Pianist to Perform Debussy at LPR in NYC
Taka Kigawa — Debussy: Préludes — Complete
Saturday, August 29 at 8:00 p.m. | Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
(le) Poisson Rouge – 158 Bleecker Street (between Thompson and Sullivan Streets)
Admission: $20 (Standing Room) & $25 (Table Seating) in advance | $25-$30 day of show
This Saturday, August 29, Japanese pianist Taka Kigawa returns to (le) Poisson Rouge or another dazzling solo recital.
For this special evening, Kigawa presents Claude Debussy’s Préludes — Complete, one of the most seminal and enchanting piano cycles of the twentieth century. A pioneering voice of modern music, Claude Debussy created a world of sound rich in color, atmosphere, and mystery—music that has long been central to Kigawa’s artistic identity. This is a rare opportunity to hear these extraordinary works performed live in their entirety.
Kigawa has earned widespread acclaim for his interpretations of Debussy’s Préludes, which he has presented extensively around the world. The New York Times praised his playing as “carefully shaded and texturally transparent,” adding that “he knows how to make this music sparkle,” particularly in “Feux d’artifice,” with its “fiery washes of sound.” The Times also noted his gift for capturing Debussy’s sense of mystery and nuance.
Argentina’s leading newspaper, La Nación, hailed Kigawa as “a phenomenal virtuoso,” citing the “perfection of hues, articulations, and rhythms” throughout Debussy’s Préludes.
A regular presence at LPR since its founding, Kigawa has consistently captivated audiences with his phenomenal artistry and refined technique, and this immersive performance of Debussy’s complete Préludes promises an unforgettable evening of sound, color, and imagination.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit (le) Poisson Rouge’s website.
Program
Claude Debussy: Préludes for Piano, Books I and II (Complete)
About Taka Kigawa
A native of Nagano, Japan, Taka Kigawa received a Bachelor of Arts from Shinshu University and a Master of Arts from Tokyo Gakugei (Liberal Arts) University, graduating with honors in Piano Performance. He has performed extensively as a recitalist and soloist in New York, with appearances in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully Hall; Washington, D.C.; Boston; Cleveland; Paris; Milan; and Barcelona.
His New York City recital in 2010 was chosen as one of the best concerts of the year by The New York Times, and his New York City recital in August 2011 was picked as one of the most notable concerts in the 2011-2012 season by Musical America. Kigawa’s solo recitals at (le) Poisson Rouge over the past several years have all been resounding successes, receiving unqualified critical acclaim from both audiences and critics. His August 2012 recital at LPR, in which he performed J.S. Bach’s The Art of Fugue entirely from memory, broke the attendance record in the solo recital genre.
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