Authentic Music,
True to Myself
Haruki Takashima
I started playing piano at age four, and have walked through life alongside music. There have been peaks and valleys — times of hardship and moments filled with joy.
A philosophy I encountered during my studies in Paris — "play as you truly are" — lies at the heart of my music today. When I am down, I play down; when I am joyful, I play joyful. I strive for music that is free of pretense.
Upcoming Performances
Performance Gallery
A glimpse of past performances
Notes & Thoughts
Recorded Works
First Album "Wild Stallions"
Yamato Yosai Orchestra Oto Kazze
A unique musical world recorded with the unconventional ensemble of koto, violin, shakuhachi, guitar and piano. The debut work of the five-member instrumental unit, with Haruki Takashima on piano.
- 01. Wild Stallions
- 02. Libertango
- 03. Autumn
- 04. Time to Say Goodbye
Second Album "Oath of Princess Sen"
Yamato Yosai Orchestra Oto Kazze
The second album from the unique ensemble fusing Japanese spirit with Western culture. An intercultural formation of koto, violin, shakuhachi, guitar and piano, expressing a worldwide vision through original arrangements.
- 01. Oath of Princess Sen (Original)
- 02. Children of the Wind (Taro Hakase)
- 03. Escualo (Piazzolla)
- 04. Take the A Train (Jazz Standard)
Piano Solo First Album "Hope"
Haruki Takashima
A musical culmination reached through the varied experiences of life, created as Haruki Takashima turned 50. The title track "Hope" was born from an improvisation in Gotenba, Shizuoka in 2020.
- 01. On Father's Lap
- 02. Morning Dew Glistening
- 03. Saturday Slumber
- 04. Thank You, Thank You.
- 05. Dawn on the Sea of Galilee
- 06. Love, to My Family.
- 07. Overflowing
- 08. What a Friend We Have in Jesus
- 09. Amazing Grace
- 10. Hope
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