JAPAN
- date of birth: May 1, 1997
- currently studying at the Hochschule für Musik Saar in Germany with Prof. Gustav Rivinius;
- studied at the Toho Gakuen Music College with Prof. Sumiko Kurata;
- participated in masterclasses given by David Geringas, Frans Helmerson, Mario Brunello, Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt, István Várdai;
- performed as a soloist with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Savaria Symphony Orchestra and the Baroque Orchestra of Barcelona.
Program:
First Round
Piatti Caprice Op. 25 No. 6
Haydn Cello Concerto No. 2 in D major Hob. VIIb/2
Schumann Adagio and Allegro in A flat major Op. 70
Second Round
Brahms Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor Op. 38
Ligeti Sonata for Solo Cello
Popper Elfentanz Op. 39
Semifinal
Enescu Cello Sonata No. 2 in C major Op. 26
Shostakovich Cello Sonata in D minor Op. 40
Final
Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1 in E flat Major Op. 107
