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Kiku Day is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. She was born in Tokyo, Japan, in 1971, and grew up in a family that was passionate about music. Her father was a jazz musician, and her mother was a classical pianist. Kiku was exposed to music from a very young age, and she developed a keen interest in it. Kiku started playing the recorder when she was six years old. She was fascinated by the instrument and spent hours practicing every day. Her parents recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Kiku attended the Toho Gakuen School of Music in Tokyo, where she studied the recorder under the guidance of Professor Michala Petri. After completing her studies, Kiku moved to Denmark to further her career. She studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen, where she received a master's degree in recorder performance. Kiku's talent and dedication to music were evident from the start, and she quickly established herself as a leading recorder player in Denmark. Kiku has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Berlin Philharmonic. She has collaborated with many renowned musicians, including the Danish National Symphony Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic. One of Kiku's most significant achievements was her performance at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She was invited to perform at the opening ceremony, where she played a traditional Japanese piece on the recorder. Her performance was widely praised, and it helped to introduce the recorder to a new audience. Kiku has also won several awards for her contributions to music. In 2005, she received the Danish Arts Foundation's prestigious three-year working grant, which is awarded to artists who have made a significant contribution to their field. In 2010, she was awarded the Danish Music Critics' Prize for her album "Japanese Recorder Concertos," which features works by Japanese composers. Kiku is also a dedicated teacher and has taught at several music schools and universities around the world. She is currently a professor of recorder at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen, where she teaches the next generation of recorder players. In addition to her classical music performances, Kiku is also interested in exploring the recorder's potential in other genres of music. She has collaborated with jazz musicians and has performed in several jazz festivals around the world. She has also worked with electronic musicians and has experimented with using the recorder in electronic music. Kiku's passion for music and her dedication to her craft have made her one of the most respected recorder players in the world. Her performances have inspired countless musicians and have helped to bring the recorder to a wider audience. She continues to push the boundaries of what is possible with the instrument and is always looking for new ways to explore its potential.

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