A new video is now available on YouTube !
Following my recent video with Eri Goto, this time I am joined by pianist Yuko Ueno, who will be performing with me in the second half of my recital on Friday, December 25, at the Small Hall of Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara.
In this video, you can see moments from our very first rehearsal of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker for two pianos, followed by an interview after the rehearsal.
The interview also reveals a fun and cheerful side of Yuko that is a little different from what you usually see when she is performing.
I hope you will enjoy watching how we gradually begin to shape the music together as we prepare for our concert at Kitara on December 25!
A new video is now available on YouTube !
This time, the video features pianist Eri Goto, originally from Bibai, Hokkaido, and currently based in Prague, Czech Republic, who will be joining me in the second half of my recital at the Small Hall of Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara on Friday, December 25.
In mid-July, I visited Bibai for our first rehearsal of Smetana’s Vltava (The Moldau). The video includes moments from that rehearsal as well as an interview with Eri.
Rather than preparing answers in advance, we simply let the conversation unfold naturally, talking about music, her life in Prague, her journey so far, her plans for the future, and many other things.
It was a truly enjoyable time, and I hope the video also gives you a glimpse of Eri’s warm and natural personality.
If you have some time, I would be very happy if you could watch it !
I am already very much looking forward to performing together with Eri on the stage of Kitara on Friday, December 25.
And following this video, I am also planning to release another rehearsal and interview video with Yuko Ueno, who will also be joining me for this concert.
I hope you will look forward to that one as well !
New VIDEO
【Free Ticket Applications for Children Now Open 🎄🎹】
Applications for free tickets for children to the Tomohiro Hatta Piano Recital 2026, supported by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, will open on Saturday, August 29 at 8:00 a.m.
Elementary, junior high and high school students, as well as other eligible young people, are invited to join us for this special concert on Christmas night.
Once applications open, you can apply using the form below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKKbw1ksgvzNH4g42jmbCYOkkUOsqKVADfTXHT6Jws2ZvNmQ/viewform
Tomohiro Hatta Piano Recital 2026
Friday, December 25, 2026
Doors open: 6:00 p.m. / Concert begins: 6:30 p.m.
Small Hall, Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara
Applications will close once all available places have been filled.
If you would like to attend, we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
We look forward to receiving many applications!
I’ve released a new concert announcement video on YouTube! 🎄🎹
In the video, I talk about my recital taking place on Christmas Day, December 25, at the Small Hall of Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara, including this year’s programme and my thoughts about the wonderful musicians who will be joining me on stage.
I would be very happy if you could watch it. ✨
I am truly looking forward to seeing you all at Kitara on Christmas Day!
【Concert Announcement 🎄🎹】
I am delighted to announce that, following last year’s recital, I will once again have the privilege of performing at the Small Hall of Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara.
The concert will take place on Christmas Day:
Friday, December 25, 2026 🎄
In the first half, I will present a solo programme centred on works by Liszt, Debussy and Chopin.
In the second half, I will welcome to Sapporo three wonderful pianists who have each played an important role in my musical life and with whom I have shared a long-standing connection through music.
The first guest I would like to introduce is Yuko Ueno.
After pursuing her studies at the International Piano Academy “Incontri col Maestro” in Imola, Italy, and at the École Normale de Musique de Paris in France, she received prizes at several international competitions. She is currently a full-time lecturer at Showa University of Music, where she is also deeply committed to educating the next generation of musicians.
Together with Ms Ueno, I will perform four pieces from Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker—March, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Trepak and Waltz of the Flowers—in a brilliant arrangement for two pianos.
My second guest is Eri Goto, originally from Bibai in Hokkaido and currently based in Prague, Czech Republic.
Together, we will perform the piano duet arrangement of Vltava (The Moldau), the celebrated symphonic poem from Smetana’s Má vlast.
For the finale of the concert, I will perform with Portuguese pianist Ricardo Vieira, with whom I have worked as the piano duo “MusicOrba” since 2010.
After performing together in many parts of the world, Ricardo and I will present a programme with a different and festive atmosphere: Sleigh Ride, White Christmas and Duet Fantasy on Jingle Bells, performed as piano duets. 🎅✨
I am filled with gratitude to these three artists for taking the time to travel to Sapporo for this concert.
I am already very much looking forward to sharing this special programme with all of you.
This performance is being held to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the PTNA Hokkaido Branch and has been selected for the Agency for Cultural Affairs’ FY2026 programme supporting children’s opportunities to experience the performing arts.
【Free Invitations for Children】
A limited number of 176 free seats will be available for elementary, junior high and high school students and other eligible young people.
Applications for the free invitations are scheduled to open on:
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Further information about the application procedure and dedicated registration form will be announced as soon as it is published by the PTNA Hokkaido Branch.
Advance reservation required. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
【Advance Reservations for General Admission】
Advance reservations for general admission are now being accepted through the PTNA Hokkaido Branch’s dedicated ticket application form.
▼ Dedicated ticket application form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXlT9yK1gq5aZQfnBernEaoDCfcTCt7I37gO-Wm4YAM8g6mw/viewform
No physical tickets will be issued or mailed in advance. After submitting the form, please present the automatic confirmation email at the advance-ticket reception desk at the venue on the day of the concert. Payment must be made in cash on the day.
【Concert Information】
Tomohiro Hatta Piano Recital 2026
Friday, December 25, 2026
Doors open: 6:00 p.m.
Concert begins: 6:30 p.m.
Small Hall
Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara
Open seating
Advance tickets: ¥3,500
Tickets on the day: ¥4,000
PTNA members: ¥3,200
Members affiliated with the PTNA Hokkaido Branch: ¥3,000
I would once again like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone at the PTNA Hokkaido Branch and to the many people whose generous support has made it possible for me to perform once more in my hometown of Sapporo.
This Christmas, I hope you will join us at Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara. 🎄
I am sincerely looking forward to seeing you all there!
Tomohiro Hatta
A Three-Hour Journey Each Way | A Concert at My Former School
On this particular day, I gave a concert at a school where I once worked.
From Paris Saint-Lazare station, I travelled by metro, suburban train and bus to return to this familiar place.
As I made my way to the concert venue, I enjoyed seeing once again the landscapes I used to pass every day and experiencing the unchanged atmosphere of the town.
It was an exceptionally hot day for the month of May, but I was truly happy to complete the performance successfully.
Thank you very much for watching.
Today marks exactly one year since my recital in my hometown, Sapporo. Once again, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who came to the concert that day, and to all those who supported the performance. Today, reflecting on that unforgettable time, I have released a video of Debussy’s Clair de lune from the recital. This year as well, I am planning another concert on a very special day of the year. I will share more details as soon as they are confirmed. I hope you will look forward to it. You can find the video in the comments section. I would be delighted if you listened.
New Performance Video – Beethoven: “Waldstein” Sonata
This video was recorded in 2010 during an international competition held in Italy.
The acoustics were particularly beautiful, and this performance has stayed with me as a cherished memory.
I hope you enjoy watching it.
At the Beginning of 2026
More than ten days have already passed since the start of 2026.
Looking back, I am deeply grateful for all the support I received in 2025, which allowed me to perform in many places and meet so many wonderful people.
To everyone who came to the concerts, and to all those who made them possible — thank you sincerely.
This past year marked my 20th year living in France.
Despite the many events taking place around the world, I was fortunate to travel to unexpected places and experience numerous encounters.
It was a truly fulfilling year in which I was able to devote myself wholeheartedly to my work.
While many things for this year are still undecided, I hope to approach 2026 with a more relaxed mindset, and to live each day with calm and presence.
I occasionally share new videos on my YouTube channel —
please feel free to take a look if you are interested.
I truly look forward to seeing you again somewhere in the world.
Wishing you all a wonderful 2026.
New Video: At the End of 2025
At the end of 2025, I captured the quiet moments and reflections during a journey from Paris to Porto in this short film.
A peaceful look back on the year, through cityscapes and silence.
I hope you enjoy watching it.
Arizona Concert Tour | Three Concerts and a Masterclass — A Performance Chronicle
In October 2025, I gave a masterclass and three concerts near Phoenix, Arizona.
The first day took place at Arizona State University’s Katzin Concert Hall, where I held a masterclass followed by a recital. The program centered on Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, along with Debussy’s Clair de lune, La cathédrale engloutie, Feux d’artifice, and Chopin’s Ballade No. 4.
On the second day, I performed a private concert at the home of my mentor, Professor Caio Pagano. In addition to Pictures at an Exhibition, the program featured Chopin’s Polonaise Héroïque, as well as Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld Overture performed in MusicOrba four-hand duo with Ricardo.
The final day was held at Steinway & Sons in Scottsdale. As the conclusion of this three-day tour, I performed Pictures at an Exhibition, Chopin’s Ballade No. 4, and again, together with Ricardo as MusicOrba four-hand duo, Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld Overture.
In this video, you can watch a summary of the three concerts and the masterclass,
along with behind-the-scenes moments and scenes from my travels during the three days in Arizona.
Private Concerts & Steinway Scottsdale — October 25–26
What a joy it was to spend such unforgettable moments in Arizona !
A heartfelt thank you to the wonderfully warm audience at these concerts — including a beautiful private event and a fantastic time at Steinway&Sons Scottsdale.
I was truly delighted to share my passion and music with all of you. I hope to return again very soon !
Masterclass at Arizona State University & Recital at Katzin Concert Hall — October 24
Last weekend, I returned to France from Phoenix, Arizona.
Even at the end of October, the area around Phoenix remains over 30°C, and this was already my fourth visit there. People are cheerful and kind, everything — from the glasses in restaurants to the size of the dishes, the roads, and the cars — feels big and full of space. For someone like me who lives near Paris, it truly feels like a place where I can breathe freely.
This time, I had the great joy of reuniting with one of my mentors, Professor Caio Pagano, who, at the age of 85, continues to be active and inspiring. I had the privilege to take lessons from him again, to listen to his thoughts on music and life, and to spend deeply meaningful time together.
I was also given the opportunity to give a masterclass at Arizona State University, where I offered advice to three talented young pianists. I sincerely thank Professor Pagano for providing me with such a valuable opportunity.
That evening, I performed a concert featuring Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, along with works by Debussy and Chopin. It was my first time including Pictures at an Exhibition in a concert program, and while there were still some fresh parts, nothing made me happier than to see how much the audience enjoyed it.
🎥 You can watch the concert recording in the video below.
Arrived in Arizona, USA !
A few days ago, I arrived in Phoenix, Arizona !
During this stay, I’ll be giving a masterclass and performing in three concerts.
I’ve made a short video of my journey from Paris to Arizona ✈️🎥
Hope you enjoy watching it !
✈️ Paris → Dallas → Phoenix
Music brings us everywhere.
Recital in Arizona – October 24
On Friday, October 24, I will be performing a recital in Arizona, USA !!
For this special occasion, I’ve decided to include Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky in the program.
This is a piece I studied deeply during my student years, and although it holds many memories for me, it will actually be my first time performing it in a recital.
Since returning to France last month, I suddenly felt the urge to play it again, and I’ve been preparing intensively over the past month.
I’m truly looking forward to returning to the U.S. stage and sharing this performance with the audience in Arizona !!
Friday, October 24 | 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm (MST)
Katzin Concert Hall, Music Building, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
Tickets: $12 (General Admission) — Online purchase only
More info & tickets → https://asuevents.asu.edu/event/guest-artist-guest-artist-tomohiro-hatta-piano
I am very happy to share with you that I have been promoted to the rank of Professor of Artistic Education (PEA) at the school where I currently teach.
This is a wonderful recognition of my pedagogical commitment to my students, and an important milestone in my career as both a teacher and a musician.
Thank you to everyone who supports me on this musical journey !!
