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Okawa, Minami

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  • Last updated:March 25, 2021
  • Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

    Born in Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Began playing piano at age 4 and flute at age 8. Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Department of Performance, String and Wind Instruments, Flute Major. Completed the Conservatoire Diploma Course, Supplementary Education, Shobi College of Music.

    She received the Encouragement Award at the 4th Shizuoka Piano Audition. Her other awards include:

    • 2nd Prize in the Solo Division at the 6th Shizuoka Prefecture Flute Competition
    • 2nd Prize in the Solo Division at the 7th Shizuoka Prefecture Flute Competition
    • 2nd Prize in the Junior High School Division, Wind Instruments Category, at the 25th Shizuoka Prefecture Student Flute Competition
    • Selected in the Junior High School Division, Flute Category, Tokyo Competition of the 58th All Japan Student Music Competition
    • Selected in the High School Division, Flute Category, Tokyo Competition of the 60th All Japan Student Music Competition

    She performed at the 42nd Flute Debut Recital hosted by the Japan Flute Association. In 2020, she formed the flute duo Petit Bouquet, expanding her performance activities. She was selected (as accompanist) for the 1st Period PTNA Piano Encyclopedia Audition and officially selected (as accompanist) for the 2nd Period PTNA Piano Encyclopedia Audition.

    She has studied flute with:

    • Kazuko Oishi
    • Yumiko Sakuma
    • Michimoto Kinowaki

    She has studied chamber music with:

    • Naoki Sugiura
    • Tadayoshi Takeda

    Currently, she is active as a registered artist for the 3rd period Grandship Outreach of the Shizuoka Prefectural Culture Foundation, and also presides over "Ongaku Kyoshitsu Calme" (Calme Music School) in Shimada City.

    Flute Duo Petit Bouquet: https://petitbouquet.amebaownd.com/

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