Ph.D.
University of Utah
M.M.
University of Notre Dame
B.M.
Brigham Young University
About
Dr. Haruhito Miyagi is a versatile musician—organist, harpsichordist, hurdy-gurdyist, and composer. He has performed extensively across the United States, as well as in Germany, Romania, and Hungary. Most recently, he made his debut with both the Utah Symphony and the West Valley Symphony.
As a composer, Dr. Miyagi has received several internationally recognized honors, including a commission from the Barlow Endowment for Music Composition. His musical voice blends early music, contemporary techniques, and cross-cultural influences, reflecting a deep commitment to bridging tradition and innovation. His works have been performed by prominent ensembles, including the Orquestra Sinfônica do Teatro Nacional Claudio Santoro in Brasília, Musica Nostra Kórus of Budapest, the Battery String Quartet of Chicago, Quarteto L’Arianna of São Paulo, and members of the Utah Symphony.
