Complete Solo Piano Works of Pierre Boulez

Twelve Notations
First Sonata
Second Sonata
Third Sonata
Incises
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Tickets: Taka Kigawa_Boulez Complete Solo Piano Works_9/7/25_LPR

Taka Kigawa will present a solo recital at (Le) Poisson
Rouge in New York City, commemorating the 100th anniversary of composer Pierre Boulez's birth. The program
features Boulez’s music complete solo piano works.
Long recognized for his authoritative interpretations of Boulez’s complex scores, Kigawa has performed
this repertoire globally to consistent critical acclaim. The New York Times wrote:
“This dynamic pianist has been especially acclaimed for his interpretations of daunting contemporary
music. He has long made the solo piano works of Pierre Boulez a specialty in performances that bring
out the exhilarating energy and myriad colorings in these fiercely difficult scores.”
Pierre Boulez himself highly praised Kigawa’s approach, noting:
“I was very much impressed by the brilliant way he performed them. He was precise, and at the same
time inventive.”
This concert will mark a major highlight of the season for fans of contemporary music and 20th-century
repertoire.

Door open at 6:00 PM