Rie Tanaka Piano Recital

This recital features pianist Rie Tanaka performing the greatest masterpieces by Chopin and Debussy. The program includes the Minuet and “Clair de Lune” from Debussy’s “Suite bergamasque,” which showcases his richly colorful sensibility, the complete “Études, Op. 10” by Chopin, which blend sophisticated technique with lyricism; and the complete “Scherzos,” whose dramatic developments stir the soul—all making for a truly compelling program. Rie Tanaka boasts a distinguished track record in competitions both in Japan and abroad and is widely active not only as a soloist but also as a chamber music and choral pianist. She elegantly portrays her imaginative inner world—which she describes as “a journey from heart to heart”—through the resonance of the piano.

■Venue, Time, Location, and Tickets
Venue: Kawai Nagoya Concert Salon “Boule”
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Date and Time: Sunday, June 21, 2026; Doors open at 1:30 PM, Performance begins at 2:00 PM
Address: CTV Nishiki Building, 3-15-15 Nishiki, Naka Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
1-minute walk north from Exit 3 of Sakae Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway Higashiyama Line/Meijo Line
Approximately 2-minute walk from Sakaemachi Station on the Meitetsu Seto Line
*Preschool-aged children are not permitted

■ Ticket Purchases
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■ Profile of Pianist Rie Tanaka

Graduated from the Piano Department of the Instrumental Music Division at Kunitachi College of Music. She has been active in a wide range of activities since her college days, including serving as a student conductor and accompanist for the Young Prague Choir at the Young Prague Music Festival, and playing the celesta in the brass orchestra. She performed at the 75th Yomiuri New Artists Concert. She won the Bronze Prize at the 17th Chopin International Piano Competition in Asia. She took first place in the A3-Professional Division at the 4th Noan Festival Chopin in Japan Piano Competition and received the “Chopin Night Award,” performing at Château d’Ars in Noan, France. Discovered by the late composer Keisuke Shinohara, who composed the soundtracks for the films *On a Stormy Night* and *The Piano Forest*, he released a CD of Stravinsky’s *The Firebird* for solo piano on Octavia Records (TRITON). In 2020, he performed Chopin’s Piano Concertos No. 1 and No. 2 with the Pacific Philharmonia Tokyo at Suntory Hall’s Main Hall. In addition to his work as a concert pianist, he serves as President and CEO of INOPIA Co., Ltd. and is the director of “INOPIA.” He is the director of the Mitaka-Musashino Mama’s Choir and the Hachioji Mama’s Choir. He is also the pianist for the Gakuyu Mita-kai Choir and the male chorus “Rakan.”