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Kyoko Tabe is a renowned classical pianist who has captivated audiences around the world with her virtuosic performances and sensitive interpretations of the great works of the piano repertoire. Born in Tokyo, Japan in 1968, Tabe began playing the piano at the age of three and showed an early talent for the instrument. She studied at the Toho Gakuen School of Music in Tokyo, where she was mentored by the legendary pianist and pedagogue, Hiroko Nakamura. Tabe's talent was recognized early on, and she won numerous competitions in Japan, including the prestigious PTNA Piano Competition and the All Japan Music Competition. In 1986, she was awarded a scholarship to study at the Juilliard School in New York City, where she studied with the renowned pianist and teacher, György Sándor. Tabe's time at Juilliard was a formative period in her development as a musician, and she credits Sándor with helping her to refine her technique and deepen her understanding of the music she was playing. After completing her studies at Juilliard, Tabe embarked on a career as a concert pianist, performing extensively throughout Japan and around the world. She quickly established herself as one of the leading pianists of her generation, known for her technical brilliance, musical sensitivity, and deep understanding of the works she played. Tabe's repertoire is wide-ranging, encompassing works from the Baroque to the contemporary, but she is perhaps best known for her interpretations of the great Romantic composers, such as Chopin, Schumann, and Brahms. Over the course of her career, Tabe has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra. She has also collaborated with many of the world's leading conductors, including Seiji Ozawa, Daniel Barenboim, and Sir Simon Rattle. Tabe's performances have been praised for their technical brilliance, musical sensitivity, and emotional depth, and she has been hailed as one of the greatest pianists of her generation. In addition to her work as a performer, Tabe is also a dedicated teacher and mentor. She has taught at the Toho Gakuen School of Music in Tokyo, the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Munich, and the Conservatoire de Paris, among other institutions. Tabe is known for her rigorous approach to teaching, and her students have gone on to successful careers as performers and teachers in their own right. Throughout her career, Tabe has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors. In 1990, she won the prestigious Leeds International Piano Competition, becoming the first Japanese pianist to do so. She has also been awarded the Suntory Music Award, the Japan Academy Prize, and the Medal with Purple Ribbon, one of Japan's highest honors for cultural achievement. In 2018, Tabe was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, in recognition of her contributions to the arts and culture of Japan. Despite her many accomplishments, Tabe remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She continues to perform and teach, and she is always seeking to deepen her understanding of the music she plays. Tabe's passion for music is infectious, and she has inspired countless musicians and music lovers around the world with her artistry and dedication.

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