Pianist Seizo Azuma will hold a recital April 22, 7 p.m. at Kioi Hall, and three pairs of complementary tickets are available for Japan Times readers.

Azuma made his professional debut in 1993 after winning prizes at many international piano competitions. Since then he has performed with many domestic and foreign orchestras and has held solo recitals in Europe, the U.S. and China, and his technique and interpretation have been highly acclaimed.

The program of the concert includes excerpts from "Etudes-tableaux" (Rachmaninov), Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-flat maj. Op. 83 (Prokofiev) and others.

To apply, send a postcard with your name, address, telephone number and age to: Seizo Azuma Piano Recital Invitation Section, Kanbara Music Office, 9-2-14-101 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, no later than April 15.