Kawatsu, Naoko

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Last updated:November 2, 2023
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Began playing piano at the age of 4.
Graduated from the Piano Department of Toho Gakuen College of Music, after studying at the Music Department of Toho Girls' High School.
Awarded a prize at the 10th Iizuka New Artist Music Competition and the Excellent Performer Award at the 1st Japan Ensemble Competition. Since 2012, has been responsible for the piano in musical kamishibai (paper-picture shows) with Oto no Daidokoro.
Studied under Chiho Ishii, Midori Sano, Sadako Matsuoka, Mineko Tsuchiya, and Takayoshi Wanami.
Currently, in addition to instructing younger generations, performs primarily as a soloist and in chamber music.