Profile
Pianist / Production : Kaito Mizukoshi

Kaito Mizukoshi, originally from Japan and now based in London, is a multifaceted individual who is an activist, educator and pianist. After graduating from Aichi Prefectural Jishukan High School in 2019, he completed the Undergraduate Preparatory Certificate program at University College London (UCL) and began his Management Science MSci at UCL in 2020. While studying business management in UCL, he also dedicates his career in the art.
Kaito Mizukoshi is a dedicated artist and pianist of the new generation. He began his classical piano education in Japan under Yoriko Mitsumatsu and Saori Nobata, and has continued his studies in the UK with Lucas Krupinski. In 2024, he is set to enhance his skills at the Mozarteum University Salzburg Summer Academy under the guidance of Connie Shih. Additionally, Kaito had the privilege of receiving masterclass from Mihály Berecz, a renowned Hungarian pianist and pedagogue at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music. He achieved awards at the Young Artist Piano Competition and the Beten International Piano Competition in 2021.
Beyond performance, Kaito leverages his musical talent for social good; he founded UCLef, a program that brings classical music to socially disadvantaged individuals. He has led tours across London with a group of 13 student musicians and organized fundraising concerts to aid communities in Africa. In 2022, he launched "Lights and Shadows," his first solo recital program, in collaboration with architect. This innovative project, blending music with digital installation art, has been performed in over six cities across the UK and Japan, aiming to create more inclusive and engaging classical music experiences.
Theatre Design / Production : Momo Sakai
Based in London, Momo is an artist, producer, director, and lighting designer. She graduated in 2020 with a degree in Performance Design from Central Saint Martins at the University of the Arts London. Specializing in lighting, direction, and production, she leverages her diverse background and skills as both an artist and a businessperson to focus on transforming ideas into reality.
Acknowledgement
Photography: Momo Sakai, Jamie Ho,
Recital venue and facilities: Piano Smithfield