The internationally known concert pianist Miki Sawada brings her ‘Gather Hear Tour’ to the Why Sound Studio in Logan on Thursday.
LOGAN – An unusual classical music concert is scheduled for Thursday at the Why Sound Studio on Federal Avenue in Logan.
The event will be attended by Boston-based concert pianist Miki Sawada and is part of her Gather Hear Tour, an ongoing effort to perform at community meeting places in all 50 states.
Sawada’s itinerary lists 16 free concerts in 13 cities across Utah in parks, theaters, restaurants, schools, and libraries. She will be performing shows in Salt Lake City, Ogden, St. George, Cedar City, Moab and other locations through September 18.
Her appearance at Logan on Thursday will highlight an art party from 6pm to 11pm
Sawada is an internationally known concert pianist, having performed throughout North America, Europe and Asia. She has degrees from Yale School of Music, Eastman School of Music, and Northwestern University. Sawada is also a part-time faculty member at the Heifetz International Music Institute at Mary Baldwin University in Virginia.
Sawada started their Gather Hear Tour in Alaska in 2017. Their goal is to bring classical music from the concert halls to public places in urban and rural settings. By presenting classical music in a friendly and inclusive way, Sawada hopes to create opportunities for viewers to feel connected to the music and to one another.
“As an ultra marathon and trail runner,” says Sawada, “I’ve been looking forward to exploring majestic Utah for some time … I know I can learn a lot from the people and countries I meet. In return, I hope to give back meaningful and memorable music experiences through my performances. “
The Utah Gather Hear Tour is supported by the Mundi Project, a nonprofit that seeks to break down socio-economic and generational barriers by delivering high quality music experiences to audiences nationwide.
“Utah is an artistically vibrant state, but many residents still don’t feel like going to classical concerts,” explains Dr. Ruby Chou, the head of the Mundi project.
“Perhaps this is due to longstanding stereotypes in classical music or a lack of accessibility for various reasons. But this is exactly where the Gather Hear Tour shines a light. Sawada brings her artistry to the people where they are and not only performs for them, but also interacts with their audience to create a shared experience. “
Sawada’s concert on Thursday is free, but the public is advised that audience capacity at the Why Sound Studio will be limited.
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