A talent that has won over millions of fans online and in theatres across North America, Europe and Asia: Hayato Sumino, aka Cateen, is a pianist capable of blending classical repertoire with jazz, contemporary music and improvisation. A YouTube star, featured in Forbes Japan's “30 under 30” list and recent winner of the prestigious Leonard Bernstein Award, his unique style promises a fresh and innovative musical experience that will captivate more than one generation.

Japanese pianist and composer Hayato Sumino turns 30 this year, at the height of a career that has seen him establish himself internationally for his technical, communicative and inventive skills. His unique and innovative style blends the tradition of classical virtuosity with surprising improvisational skills and a refined ear for arrangement. With over 1.3 million subscribers to his YouTube channel called “Cateen” – where he shares his interpretations and original compositions – Sumino has become a leading figure on the global music scene. The evening's programme includes masterpieces by Chopin, Bach, Gulda and Kapustin, presented through a unique and personal interpretation. There will also be compositions by Cateen himself, as well as his surprising variations on Chopin and his unpublished arrangement of Ravel's Boléro, works that demonstrate Sumino's extraordinary talent for integrating tradition with innovation.