Naoko Takao is a classical pianist renowned for her precise and expressive interpretations of contemporary American piano repertoire. Her meticulous performances bring out the structural complexity and nuance of works like Vincent Persichetti's complete piano sonatas. Through refined technique and deep musicality, she champions overlooked gems of twentieth-century classical music.

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Naoko Takao plays classical piano, specializing in modern American repertoire such as the piano sonatas of Vincent Persichetti.
She is particularly known for her definitive recording of Vincent Persichetti: The 12 Piano Sonatas released on Elan Recordings.
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