Country

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Japan

Birth

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October 25, 1971 in Osaka, Japan

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

Midori Goto, known professionally as Midori, is a world-renowned classical violinist who has captivated audiences with her virtuosic performances and dedication to music education. Born on October 25, 1971, in Osaka, Japan, Midori began playing the violin at the age of three and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. Midori's family moved to New York City when she was six years old, and she began studying with renowned violin teacher Dorothy DeLay at the Juilliard School. By the age of eleven, Midori had already made her debut with the New York Philharmonic, performing the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto. This performance launched her career as a child prodigy, and she quickly gained international recognition for her exceptional talent. Throughout her teenage years, Midori continued to perform with major orchestras around the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. She also recorded several albums, including a critically acclaimed recording of the Tchaikovsky and Sibelius violin concertos with the Berlin Philharmonic. In addition to her performing career, Midori has always been passionate about music education. In 1992, she founded the Midori and Friends Foundation, which provides music education programs to underserved communities in New York City. She has also served as a faculty member at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music and the Manhattan School of Music. Midori's dedication to music education has earned her numerous awards and honors, including the Crystal Award from the World Economic Forum, the Avery Fisher Prize, and the Kennedy Center Honors. She was also named a United Nations Messenger of Peace in 2007, in recognition of her efforts to promote cultural understanding through music. Despite her many accomplishments, Midori remains humble and focused on her craft. She continues to perform regularly with major orchestras around the world, and her recordings continue to receive critical acclaim. In recent years, she has also expanded her repertoire to include contemporary music, commissioning new works from composers such as Peter Eötvös and Krzysztof Penderecki. Midori's legacy as a musician and educator is a testament to her unwavering dedication to the art of music. Her performances continue to inspire audiences around the world, and her commitment to music education ensures that future generations will have the opportunity to experience the transformative power of music.

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