Jon Nakamatsu, Ignace Jang and Sara Davis Buechner Shine in Honolulu Recital

May 29, 2012 - PRLog -- The Aloha International Piano Festival (AIPF) today announced that renowned concert pianists Jon Nakamatsu and Sara Davis Buechner will join forces with violinist Ignace "Iggy" Jang for a beautiful evening concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19 at Honolulu's Hawaii Convention Center. Tickets are $25 or $10 for students and are on sale now at http://alohapianofestival.com.

The concert offers a rare opportunity to experience the artistry of Nakamatsu – winner of the Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition – and Buechner – winner of the 1984 Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition and bronze medalist of the 1986 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition – in a relaxed setting that offers the opportunity for audience interaction.

Joining them in what promises to be an unforgettable night is Iggy Jang, concertmaster of the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra and grand prizewinner of the 1989 Rodolfo Lipizer International Violin Competition. The program features Mozart's Sonata for Violin and Piano in B flat (K. 454) and Piano Sonata for Four Hands in C (K. 521), as well as Dvořák's Piano Quintet in A, Op. 81.

"What a thrill it is to return to the Aloha International Piano Festival!" said Nakamatsu. "The chamber concert in particular has something for everyone. The Mozart Sonata for Four Hands (K. 521) is an exciting, lyrical, virtuosic creation – a showcase for both pianists. The Dvořák Quintet remains one of the most beloved works in the entire chamber repertoire. Its thrilling piano and string writing and unforgettable melodies will cap what will definitely be a spectacular concert!"

Each year, AIPF welcomes concert pianists, students, teachers and music lovers from around the world for a weeklong celebration of the piano. Now in its seventh year, AIPF runs from June 16 to 23, 2012 at the Hawaii Convention Center. In 2012, world-renowned concert pianists Kevin Kenner, Jon Nakamatsu, Sara Davis Buechner, Lisa Nakamichi and Noriko Uenaka, as well as pianist/composer John Bayless and violinist Ignace Jang lead the Festival Faculty who will perform, teach in the Piano Academy and judge two competitions as part of the Aloha International Piano Competition. Several events are free. All events are open to the public! To learn more about AIPF and purchase tickets, visit alohapianofestival.com and follow AIPF on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AlohaPianoFestival.

About the Aloha International Piano Festival
Founded in 2006 by pianist Lisa Nakamichi, the Aloha International Piano Festival (AIPF) is a non-profit organization committed to educating Hawaii’s children and teachers. AIPF addresses three main needs: the need for music teacher training, the need for low-cost music concerts and music education opportunities, and the need for high-caliber classes and lessons for piano students. AIPF strives to elevate the awareness of classical music in Hawaii while offering people of all ages the opportunity to experience music in a welcoming and educational setting. As a result of volunteer efforts and work to minimize administrative costs, AIPF has consistently offered programs at low and affordable rates for more than five years. Visit alohapianofestival.com for more information.

AIPF extends its warmest thanks to the Atherton Foundation and the Music Teachers National Association Foundation for their generous support of the Festival's mission and activities.