Welcome to Piano Camp 2026
About
Welcome to Piano Camp Japan
ピアノキャンプへようこそ
After the resounding success of our inaugural festival in Japan, we are thrilled to present the 3rd Edition of the international music boot camp 『Piano Camp Japan 2026』, returning for another inspiring spring filled with music, culture, and discovery.
Under the artistic leadership of Steinway Artist Aisa Ijiri, and guided by a distinguished faculty of internationally acclaimed pianists, professors, and Steinway Artists, Piano Camp Japan offers aspiring young musicians and music lovers a truly immersive and transformative experience.
This year’s programme includes Inspiring Masterclasses at Symphony Salon, Steinway Artist Concert at Steinway Hall Tokyo, Steinway Spirio | r Workshop in collaboration with Steinway & Sons Japan and a celebratory Students’ Concert at Kawai Omotesando. Beyond the piano, participants will journey deep into the heart of Japanese culture. Discover the elegance of a traditional Geisha performance in Gion, embrace tradition through an authentic kimono experience, and find serenity in the Japanese Tea Ceremony. Be mesmerised by the immersive digital universe of teamLab Borderless and conclude the experience beneath the magical cherry blossoms of Kyoto’s Sakura Festival at Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Piano Camp Japan 2026 is a bespoke cultural journey, where artistic excellence, heritage, and inspiration unite in perfect harmony.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Land of the Rising Sun, where unforgettable artistry, meaningful connections, and lifelong memories await!
Professors & Artists
Aisa Ijiri
Founder & Artistic Director of
Tokyo International Piano Association
Montecatini International Piano Festival
Steinway Artist
Honorary Representative of Royal College of Music, London
Congyu Wang
Founder & Artistic Director of Piano Cocerto Festival and Piano Island Festival
Steinway Artist
Emanuel Rimoldi
Specially Appointed Professor at Toho Gakuen School of Music, Tokyo, Japan
Associate Professor at Nagoya University of Music
BingBing Li
Professor of Piano at Royal Northern College of Music
Associate of Royal Academy of Music
Steinway Artist
Kentaro Nagai
Co-Founder of Inspiro Music Conservatoire in Hong Kong
Yun Zhou
Piano Lecturer at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and University of the Arts Singapore
Chairperson (Amateur Category) of Steinway Youth International Piano Competition, Singapore
Helena Ha-Young Sul
Founder & Artistic Director of Gothenburg International Piano Festival
Anna Graca
Opera Singer | Mezzo Soprano
Member of Swedish Radio Choirs
Schedule
DAY 1 – Tuesday 7th April | Tokyo
Welcome to Piano Camp Japan
Montecatini International Piano Competition Prize Winners Celebration
At Embassy of Serbia in Tokyo
Introducing Faculty Artists & Participants
At Symphony Salon
DAY 2 – Wednesday 8th April | Tokyo
Symphony Salon Masterclass
10.00 – 18.00
Masterclass at Symphony Salon
19.30 –
Art Experience at TeamLab Tokyo
DAY 3 – Thursday 9th April | Tokyo
Symphony Salon Masterclass
10.00 – 18.00
Masterclass at Symphony Salon
DAY 4 Friday 10th April | Tokyo
Concert at Steinway&Sons
12.00 – 14.30 Spirio Workshop
16.30 – 18.00
Steinway Artists Recital
DAY 5 – Saturday 11th April | Tokyo – Kyoto
Concert at Kawai Omotesando
12.30 – Rehearsal
14.00 – 16.00
Piano Camp Gala Concert
16.00 – Diploma
Traveling to Kyoto by Shinkansen
DAY 6 – Sunday 12th April | Kyoto
A Day in Kyoto
10.00 – Kimono Experience
13.00 – Tea Ceremony at Tea House ’Chayu’
16.30 – Geisha’s Show ‘Miyako Odori’ in Gion
19.00 – Kaiseki 8 Course Dinner with Kobe Beef Sukiyaki at Nino-En
Concerts
Piano Camp Passes 2026 & Ticket Concert
Brochure