Saddleback College Music Department presents Pierce Emata, a Bluthner Concert Artist who has appeared in many solo and orchestral concert series, such as the Dame Myra Hess nationally broadcast concerts in Chicago. In 2017 and 2019, he performed in Pune, India, and he will return to India next season for concerts and master classes, and will also tour in Japan.

In addition to traditional solo concert and orchestral appearances across the U.S. and abroad, Mr. Emata is well known for his innovative and entertaining commentary-concerts, titled Concerts & Conversation, which have been broadcast on National Public Radio.