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Kitamura, Ippei

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  • Last updated:April 5, 2023
  • Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

    Graduated from the Instrumental Department of Tokyo University of the Arts in 2002 and completed the Master's program at the same university in 2005. While enrolled, participated in the Beppu Argerich Music Festival. In 2005, participated in the Gaudeamus Music Festival (Netherlands) and performed as a soloist in Julian Yu's PENTATONICOPHILIA. In 2006, participated in Seiji Ozawa Music Academy VII 'Resurrection'. After serving as a part-time lecturer in the Orchestra Research Department at Tokyo University of the Arts, joined the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra in 2006. In 2018, performed W.A. Mozart's Per questa bella mano with the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, released G. Bottesini's Gran Duo concertante and other works under the title 'Touch of Contrabass' via high-resolution distribution (e-onkyo music, etc.) from the UNAMAS label. Studied contrabass under Yoshio Nagashima, Iwahisa Kuroki, Naofumi Nishida, Osamu Yamamoto, and Shigeru Ishikawa. Engages in a wide range of activities, from orchestral and wind ensemble performances to studio work and musicals. Currently, a Vorspieler of the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra.

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