At the dawn of World War II, in Tokyo Japan, Michi made her orchestral debut at age 9. During the American Occupation, she performed many times for General MacArthur who requested Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue dozens of times. Several years later, still a teenager, and without speaking a word of English, Michi traveled to the United States aboard the S.S. President Cleveland. This new life in America included a full scholarship to Juilliard in New York City, and extended stays in the Midwest, Alaska, and later Washington State. Her personal and professional career included decades of touring, performing, and teaching; and raising 5 sons with her husband. Now, at age 91, Michi wants to share her final piano concert in the place she has called home for almost 50 years. Michi will perform pieces by Mozart and Tchaikovsky with the Northwest Sinfonietta. Christophe Chagnard conducts.