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| Date | Venue | Program Highlights | |------|-------|--------------------| | June 12, 2026 | Suntory Hall (Tokyo) | Beethoven Sonata No. 30 & 31; Takemitsu Rain Tree Sketch II | | July 4–9, 2026 | Kusatsu Summer Academy (Gunma) | Masterclasses only (no public recital) | | September 18, 2026 | Tokyo Opera City | Album release recital ( Silence Between Notes preview) | | November 2026 (TBC) | Vienna Konzerthaus | Possible joint recital with a string quartet |
Current teaching positions (as of 2026): yukari orihara upd
She has fully recovered. In a rare interview with Ongaku no Tomo (April 2026), Orihara stated: “I learned that music is not about force but about flow. My illness forced me to re-learn relaxation at the piano. My technique is lighter now, but I believe the music breathes more.” She continues to perform with occasional breaks, but no major health concerns are reported. Teaching Pedigree: Passing the Legacy While performing less frequently than in her 2000s prime, Orihara has become a sought-after pedagogue. | Date | Venue | Program Highlights |
While she never sought superstar status, her quiet influence on Japanese and European pianism endures. For those seeking transcendent late-Romantic interpretation without the frenzy of modern technical displays, Orihara remains a rare treasure. My illness forced me to re-learn relaxation at the piano
| Institution | Role | Since | |-------------|------|-------| | (Tokyo) | Visiting Professor of Piano | 2021 | | Seoul National University (Summer masterclasses) | Guest Artist-in-Residence | 2023–present | | Kusatsu Summer International Academy (Japan) | Faculty member | 2019–present |
For classical music enthusiasts and followers of Japanese pianism, few names evoke as much reverence as . Known for her crystalline touch, profound interpretations of Romantic repertoire, and a decades-long career gracing international stages, Orihara remains a figure of quiet resilience and artistic integrity.