Michi's Piano Journey: From Age 9 to 91, War-torn Japan to the Pacific NW
$25 ($10 student)
- Michi Hirata North, piano
- Christophe Chagnard, conductor
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Piano Concerto No. 27 in B-flat major, K. 595
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky — Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23
In 1939, at the dawn of World War II in Tokyo Japan, Michi made her orchestral debut at age 9. During the American Occupation, she performed many times for General MacArthur who requested Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue dozens of times. In 1951, still a teenager, and without speaking a word of English, Michi traveled to the United States aboard the S.S. President Cleveland. This new life in America included a full scholarship to Juilliard and extended stays in the Midwest, Alaska and later Washington State. Her personal and professional career included decades of international touring, concertizing and teaching. Now, at age 91, Michi wants to share her final piano concert in the place she has called home for almost 50 years. Please join us for this happy celebration.
About Michi Hirata North, piano
About Christophe Chagnard, conductor
The Great Hall at Town Hall Seattle
1119 8th Ave (at Seneca St)Seattle, WA 98101
United States
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