Experience the extraordinary artistry of Hayato Sumino, a pianist and composer redefining classical music with dazzling virtuosity, fearless imagination, and a fresh contemporary voice.

Standing at the forefront of a new generation of musicians, he seamlessly blends technical brilliance with bold improvisation and imaginative arrangements. His digital presence, built under the name “Cateen,” has earned him over 1.56 million YouTube subscribers and more than 200 million views across his platforms.

A Forbes 30 Under 30 Japan honouree, Steinway & Sons Artist, and ambassador for Apple Music Classical and CASIO, Sumino has performed with leading orchestras including the NHK Symphony Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the New Japan Philharmonic under Joe Hisaishi.

Returning to Singapore after his sold-out 2024 appearance, Sumino presents Chopin Orbit—a richly imagined programme centred on Chopin and set in dialogue with works by Adès, Saint-Saëns and Stravinsky. From the dramatic sweep of the Piano Sonata No. 2 and the brilliance of the “Winter Wind” Étude, to the haunting allure of Danse Macabre and the fiery virtuosity of The Firebird, the programme traverses a wide spectrum of colour and intensity.

Woven through with Sumino’s own compositions, re-compositions, and improvisations—including Lydian Harp, White Keys, and Imaginary Polonaise—the recital unfolds as a vivid journey between tradition and reinvention—spontaneous, compelling, and not to be missed.