Minami

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Last updated:November 22, 2024
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They will commence a trial period as a first violinist with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, starting from the next season (Autumn 2025). In June 2024, they were a top prizewinner in the Violin Section of the Queen Elisabeth International Music Competition, also receiving the City of Brussels Prize, which brought them international acclaim and attention.
Hailing from Nara Prefecture, they moved to the United States after graduating at the top of their class from the Music Department of Toho Gakuen Girls' High School. They obtained Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the New England Conservatory. Furthermore, after completing the Toho Gakuen University Soloist Diploma Course (Scholarship Student) with the highest distinction, they completed the Tokyo College of Music Artist Diploma Course as a Special Scholarship Student. Currently, they are enrolled in the Professional Studies program at the Kronberg Academy in Germany, studying under Ms. Mihaela Martin, and continuing to refine their skills. They won first prize at the Music Competition of Japan and were a prizewinner at the Hannover International Competition and Sibelius International Competition. They also secured third prize at both the Montreal International Competition and Indianapolis International Competition. They have performed extensively with orchestras and conductors worldwide. Supported by the Ezoe Memorial Recruit Foundation, their instrument is the 1716 Stradivarius 'Booth', on loan from the Nippon Music Foundation.