Prodigious Musician and Global Philanthropist: Kento Masuda
Kento Masuda is the eminent composer and pianist who flies under the radar on the wings of angels. Recognized throughout the world for his philanthropic contributions, he uses his illustrious music career as a springboard to bring joy to the world in a plethora of other ways that include serving as the Maestro to the Vatican and being accoladed Grand Cross of the Brazilian Order of Merit of Education and Integration by the government of Brazil. As a charge d’affaires he takes his role extremely seriously, guiding like-minded and well placed peers into philanthropic pursuits of their own.
Recognized as a dynamo composer and pianist, his music career is not comparable to any other star of this era. On May 11th Masuda will travel from his home in Tokyo, Japan to Rome, Italy to play a concerto for dignitaries at the St. Regis Rome Grand Hotel. His recent milestones include the composition commission of a royal march for the House of Rurikovich, where Masuda also has been honored with the title of “Count.”
With ten illustrious albums available on all major music streaming platforms, and an eleventh expected later this year, Masuda has run the gamut from classical pianist to contemporary composer. He has participated in projects such as creating unique music for high couture fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto’s 2011/12 Paris Fashion Week shows while simultaneously featuring/serving as the main composer in the film ‘Godsend Rondo.’ An annual attendee of the prestigious Grammy Awards presented by the Recording Academy, he is also a voting member.
On a personal level Kento Masuda is a fun and engaging individual who can be often heard telling jokes with friends. His kindness extends throughout all endeavors he undertakes and his love for the simplicity of nature allows him moments of quiet solitude where new music pours out. “I wish to do good for all the people of the earth and bring peace to those in need through music,” he says. Kento Masuda is on a mission to heal the world with his incredible musical art and great philanthropic work. We all await his next moves.
