Ken Iisaka

Ken Iisaka is a pianist, a software engineer, and bon vivant living in Foster City.

Articles By This Author

Ken Iisaka - January 23, 2018

Following the connections in Stephen Hough’s recital program for San Francisco Performances, was almost as engaging as his playing.

Ken Iisaka - December 19, 2017

The pianist was in top form in a varied and exciting program.

Ken Iisaka - October 10, 2017

The Cliburn-winning pianist brought fresh insight and nuance to familiar repertoire.

Ken Iisaka - September 12, 2017

Four years off of a Cliburn Competition Bronze Medal, the pianist delves into unfamiliar material with confidence and insight.

Ken Iisaka - August 29, 2017

The San Francisco International Piano Festival has the pianists in charge of what’s on the program, making for an eclectic mix of interests and experiences.

Ken Iisaka - June 26, 2017

The great pianist graced a Santa Cruz Symphony concert for the second time this year and the results were just as magical as the first.

Ken Iisaka - May 2, 2017

Pianists Leif Ove Andsnes and Marc-André Hamelin pair up in a fiery repertoire.

Ken Iisaka - February 14, 2017

The French pianist offers surprising insights into works by Ravel and Medtner.

Ken Iisaka - November 8, 2016

Conrad Tao isn’t an ordinary 22-year-old piano prodigy. He provided some surprises at the Peninsula Symphony’s season opener.

Ken Iisaka - November 8, 2016

The Korean winner of the Chopin Competition transcends high expectations in his collaboration with the Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra.