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April 14, 1978

 

Kaori Muraji is a renowned classical guitarist from Japan who has captivated audiences around the world with her virtuosic performances and sensitive interpretations of classical music. Born on October 7, 1978, in Tokyo, Japan, Muraji began playing the guitar at the age of three, under the guidance of her father, who was also a guitarist. She showed exceptional talent from a young age and quickly became recognized as a prodigy in the world of classical music. Muraji's early musical education was heavily influenced by her father, who introduced her to a wide range of musical styles and genres. She studied classical guitar at the Toho Gakuen School of Music in Tokyo, where she was mentored by renowned guitarists such as Shin-ichi Fukuda and Kazuhito Yamashita. She also studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where she honed her skills under the tutelage of Alberto Ponce. Muraji's talent and dedication to her craft quickly earned her recognition in the classical music world. In 1992, at the age of 14, she won first prize in the Junior Guitar Competition in Tokyo, and in 1996, she won the prestigious International Guitar Competition in Paris, becoming the first woman to win the competition in its history. These early successes paved the way for a career as a professional musician, and Muraji quickly established herself as one of the most talented and sought-after classical guitarists of her generation. Over the course of her career, Muraji has performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls and music festivals. She has collaborated with renowned orchestras such as the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Orchestre National de France, and has worked with some of the most respected conductors in the world, including Seiji Ozawa, Myung-Whun Chung, and Yutaka Sado. One of Muraji's most notable performances was her debut at the Carnegie Hall in New York City in 2003. She performed a program of classical guitar music that included works by Bach, Sor, and Villa-Lobos, and received critical acclaim for her virtuosic playing and sensitive interpretation of the music. The performance was a major milestone in Muraji's career and cemented her reputation as one of the world's leading classical guitarists. In addition to her performances as a soloist, Muraji has also collaborated with other musicians and artists. She has worked with the Japanese pop singer Ayumi Hamasaki, performing on several of her albums and accompanying her on tour. She has also collaborated with the Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, performing on his album "Chasm" and accompanying him on tour. Muraji's talent and dedication to her craft have earned her numerous awards and accolades over the course of her career. In addition to her wins at the Junior Guitar Competition and the International Guitar Competition in Paris, she has also won the prestigious Japan Classical Music Award and the Tokyo Music Critics Association Award. She has been recognized for her contributions to the world of classical music and her efforts to promote the guitar as a serious instrument in the classical music world. Despite her many accomplishments, Muraji remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She continues to perform and record music, and is committed to sharing her love of classical guitar with audiences around the world.

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