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Labor of Love
An interview with Peter Miyamoto, Professor of MusicPeter Miyamoto characterizes his career as a classical concert pianist as "moonlighting." Although modest, this MU professor of Music has played extensively throughout the United States and the world and is widely renowned for his solo work. Performing classical music becomes by necessity a re-creative art, Miyamoto explains. Making "a bunch of black dots on the page" come to life isn’t easy.
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Miller performs Tennessee Williams
From an interview with Jim Miller, Professor of TheatreMiller performs eight short pieces of Tennessee Williams letters as edited by Albert Develin, Professor of English. Miller is accompanied by singer and professional actress, Jennifer Gray.
Teaching and research as a pianist
From an interview with Peter Miyamoto, Professor of MusicTeaching Piano
From an interview with Peter Miyamoto, Professor of MusicTeaching piano at MU involves intensive one-on-one lessons between the student and the teacher.
On Performing
From an interview with Peter Miyamoto, Professor of MusicAlong with his schedule of national and international performances, Miyamoto values the opportunity to play locally with the Odyssey Chamber Series and the upcoming Plowman Chamber Music Competition.
