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Pianist · Educator

Pierce
Emata

An acclaimed Blüthner Concert Artist known for his eclectic piano concerts and luxurious Bill Evans arrangements.

United States

Career highlights

Blüthner Concert Artist
Broadcasts on National Public Radio, including the Dame Myra Hess Concert Series in Chicago
Steinway & Sons Top Teacher Award
Nevada Arts Council Professional Artist Fellowship
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music · taught at Interlochen Center for the Arts
Juror — Music Teachers National Association, National India Musicquest Piano Competition

Described as a pianist who “performs with a sound both beautifully varied and controlled,” Blüthner 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.”

Explore the diverse and dynamic world of Pierce Emata, where each performance is an intimate conversation through music. From prestigious concert halls to intimate teaching sessions, Pierce’s concerts showcase his passion for music and education.

Recordings
La Bella Vibrazione — Upcoming album
From the Hands to the Heart — Album

Watch

Gershwin — Rhapsody in Blue (1925 solo transcription)

Nevada Arts Council master class

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