Guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto to perform in Franklin

Guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto will perform at the Franklin Public Library on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto will perform at the Franklin Public Library on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Franklin Opera House—Courtesy

Guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto will perform at the Franklin Public Library on April 12.

Guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto will perform at the Franklin Public Library on April 12. Franklin Opera House—Courtesy

Published: 04-10-2025 1:25 PM

Modified: 04-11-2025 8:00 AM


Hiroya Tsukamoto is a Japanese-born fingerstyle guitarist who moved to the United States in 2000 to attend the Berklee College of Music. Hiroya is a one-of-a-kind composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter. Franklin Opera House is pleased to welcome him back again for the third time on Saturday, April 12.

Hiroya began playing the five-string banjo when he was thirteen. He taught himself to play listening to Earl Scruggs' "Foggy Mountain Banjo." He took up the guitar shortly after. He’s not only a dizzyingly agile fingerpicker, but also soulful performer.

His masterful blend of musical talent and evocative storytelling transcends cultural barriers. His concerts are not just musical events – they are immersive experiences that weave lyrical narratives with intricate melodies. His artistry has been lauded for its “delicate, fluid, and beautifully detailed” style by Acoustic Guitar magazine: enchanting music that promises to resonate long after the final note is played.

Hiroya shares his gifts again on Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m.,on the second floor of the Franklin Public Library. Parking and elevator access are behind the building.

Ticket information: Tickets are available through the Opera House website, www.FOHNH.org. Adults: $20, children/students/seniors: $18

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