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Hayato Sumino is an international concert pianist, celebrated for his Grand Prix win at the 2018 PTNA Piano Competition. However, it was his captivating and characterful performances as a semi-finalist at the 18th International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw that truly established him as a rising star.

His profound artistry and impeccable technique left both audiences and critics in awe.

Represented worldwide by Liu Kotow International Management, Hayato has performed with some of the world's top orchestras, including the NHK Symphony Orchestra, Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo Philharmonic, Japan Philharmonic, The Boston Pops, Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. His performances have mesmerized audiences across North America, Europe, and Asia, both in concert halls and through his dynamic online presence.

In 2025, Hayato was honored with the prestigious Leonard Bernstein Award from the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, recognizing his exceptional artistry and growing impact on the international music scene.

Following a successful 2024/2025 season—including an 11-concert tour across Japan with the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra under Marin Alsop, recital debuts at the Berlin Philharmonie and Tonhalle Zürich, and performances of Messiaen’s Turangalîla-Symphonie with the New Japan Philharmonic under Joe Hisaishi—Hayato also toured with the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra under Jakub Hrůša.

Looking ahead to the 2025/2026 season, Hayato continues to reach new career milestones with major debuts and international tours. He will debut with the BBC Philharmonic at the Beijing Music Festival, performing Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3 under John Storgårds, and with the Deutsche Symphonie-Orchester Berlin at the Berlin Philharmonie. His highly anticipated recital debuts include Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium) and the Vienna Konzerthaus. He will also return to the Main Hall of the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Basel Stadtcasino.

Further highlights of the season include an orchestra debut at Carnegie Hall with the Philadelphia Orchestra under Marin Alsop, as well as his first European tour with the Aurora Orchestra, performing in Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Rotterdam, Zurich, Bern, and Geneva. He will also debut with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra at the Vienna Konzerthaus, followed by a tour in Japan under chief conductor Petr Popelka.

A significant milestone in his career was his signing as an exclusive Sony Classical artist in March 2024, a partnership that further elevates his international profile. In addition to his musical achievements, Hayato holds a Master of Engineering from The University of Tokyo and was honored with the university’s President's Award in 2020 for his exceptional contributions to both music and academia.

Hayato’s unique style—melding classical virtuosity with innovative arrangements and improvisation has also made him a digital sensation. His YouTube channel “Cateen,” with over 1.4 million subscribers and 200 million views, showcases his original compositions and arrangements, further cementing his influence in the modern music landscape.

Named to Forbes Japan's "30 Under 30" list in 2023, Hayato Sumino has been a Steinway Artist since 2021 and serves as an Ambassador for both Apple Music Classical and CASIO. With his fresh and innovative approach to piano music, Hayato continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.

2025/2026

Hayato Sumino's Booking & Management (Worldwide)
LIU KOTOW International Management & Promotion

Shannen Liu-Kotow

shannen@liukotow.com

Grzegorz Kotow

gregor@liukotow.com