Our Mission
Sora curates intimate, high-level classical music salons that reimagine the classical music experience by bringing Japanese cultural values into dialogue with New York’s global artistic community.
Rooted in the concept of gokan — the engagement of all five senses — Sora transforms exceptional spaces into intimate artistic experiences that foster meaningful dialogue between Japan and the United States. With Sora, meaning ‘sky’ in japanese, we look to the sky as a metaphor for openness, connection, and limitless possibility.
By bringing audiences into close contact with world-class musicians in thoughtfully curated environments, Sora cultivates cultural exchange, artistic excellence, and a refined community connected through beauty and shared experience.
Meet the Founder
Japanese-American pianist Rieko Tsuchida leads an active international career as a soloist, chamber musician, and entrepreneur. Ms. Tsuchida is Co-founder of Parisian Ensemble IMAGO and former Co-Artistic Director of Classical Music Collection Japan (CMCJ), where she helped produce the first classical concert in Kyoto’s 400-year-old Nishihonganji Temple.
A lover of fashion and fine jewelry, she has performed for and represented leading luxury houses—including Cartier, Mikimoto, Dolce & Gabbana, Naeem Khan, Lafayette 148, Monique Lhuillier, and Kiton—bringing her artistry to their high-end audiences.
She has played an instrumental role in raising over $1 million for music organizations, leveraging her performances, network, and strategic collaborations.