LEWISTON — Classical pianist Jon Nakamatsu will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 27 at the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall at 75 Russell St. on the Bates College Campus.

Praised for his clean technique and deep musical intuition, Nakamatsu has an impressive repertoire that ranges from Bach to present-day composers. He last performed at Bates in 2003.

Admission is $15, available at batestickets.com. A limited number of free tickets for Bates faculty, staff, and students and seniors 65-plus are available at bit.ly/oacbates.

Nakamatsu’s appearance is supported by a bequest to the college by Atsuko Hirai, Kazushige Hirasawa Professor Emerita of history, who died last year.

For more information, contact 207-786-6135 or [email protected].

Nakamatsu took the world of classical piano by storm in 1997 when, over many more-favored competitors, he walked away with the gold medal at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. He was the first American to win the title at the prestigious competition in 16 years.

Bates historian Hirai had a special regard for Nakamatsu’s artistry. A gifted soprano in her own right, Hirai’s love of history was matched by her devotion to music.