Hiroko Sakagami

Professor Hiroko Sakagami is a renowned classical pianist and academic at the Lucerne School of Music (HSLU), affiliated with the Institute of Classical and Church Music. Her career combines prestigious performance accolades with scholarly contributions in music education and performance.

Education:

• Graduate of Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music
• Studied under Hubert Harry and Nikita Magaloff with Swiss Federal Scholarship support
• Received SolistenDiplom "mit höchster Auszeichnung" from Lucerne School of Music (1987)

Research & Performance Focus: Specializes in classical piano repertoire spanning Baroque to contemporary compositions, with emphasis on chamber music collaboration. Her work bridges historical performance practices and modern interpretations.

Awards & Recognition:

• 1987 First Prize - Concours Clara Haskil (Vevey)
• Swiss Federal Scholarship (1985)

Performance & Pedagogy: Regular performer with Carmina Quartett, conducts masterclasses globally (e.g., University of British Columbia, Romania), and collaborates with Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. Active in radio/CD recordings and international festivals like Lucerne Festival and Menuhin Festival Gstaad.

Professional Engagement: Maintains extensive touring history across Europe, Japan, Canada, and Eastern Europe, showcasing her versatility across eras and styles.