Interview with Pianist Kayoko Morimoto

This publication presents an in-depth interview with the pianist Kayoko Morimoto, focusing on her artistic career, musical philosophy, and professional trajectory between Japan and Spain. The conversation explores key aspects of her work as a collaborative pianist, chamber musician, and educator, offering valuable insights into performance practice, interpretation, and the role of the piano within ensemble contexts. Particular attention is given to the relationship between piano and other instruments—especially the saxophone—through Morimoto’s long-standing collaboration with contemporary music ensembles. The interview also addresses her experience with modern repertoire, premieres of new works, and her perspective on musical communication as a shared, almost intuitive process among performers. In addition, the text reflects on broader cultural dimensions, including the contrast and convergence between Eastern and Western musical aesthetics, and the influence of Spanish nationalist music on her artistic development. Her reflections provide a unique perspective on intercultural artistic exchange, pedagogy, and the evolving role of musicians in a global context. This interview is intended for researchers and practitioners in musicology, performance studies, and cultural studies, as well as for musicians interested in chamber music, collaborative performance, and contemporary classical music.Originally published in Spanish on CoolJapan.es