Takahiko Sakamaki took his first piano lesson at the age of five with his aunt. His more than ten years of experience on the clavichord, harpsichord and fortepiano allow him a special versatility and flexibility in the use of the different instruments. Numerous awards and performances in Japan as well as Europe testify to his excellent artistic qualities.

He has a secure stylistic feeling, high articulation and phrasing ability, a wonderful sense of sound and a high touch. His quick comprehension as well as his great development show his high intellectual and intelligent understanding. His individual and always artistic interpretation skills are remarkable. - Prof. Andreas Frölich, The Cologne University of Music and Dance (HfMT Köln)

He is an impressive musician: as a pianist, he has an enormous variety of nuances and a brilliant technique. But he is also very familiar with historically informed performance practice. Thus, his fortepiano, clavichord and harpsichord playing is characterised by a touching variety of expression and a rich palette of tonal colours. For me, he is therefore one of the most convincing "keyboard players" of the younger generation. - Prof. Gerald Hambitzer, The Cologne University of Music and Dance (HfMT Köln)