Art Encouragement Newcomer Award of the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
1 appearances
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Edition 48 (1998) award
Daishin Kashimoto
かしもと だいしん
Kashimoto Daishin
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1979-03-27 （London）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese, English, German
- Residence History
- London → New York → Lübeck → Freiburg → Berlin
Career
- Occupations
- Violinist, Musician
- Active Years
- 1994-
- Affiliations
- Japan Arts, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
- Influenced By
- Kumiko Eito, Naoko Tanaka, Zakhar Bron, Rainer Kussmaul
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juilliard School Pre-College | — | Pre-College (Violin) | — | — | United States |
| Musikhochschule Lübeck | — | Violin | — | 1990年代 | Germany |
| University of Music Freiburg | — | Violin | — | 1999-2005 | Germany |
Juilliard School Pre-College
Pre-College (Violin)
Country:
United States
Attended Juilliard Pre-College during childhood; studied with Naoko Tanaka.
Musikhochschule Lübeck
Violin
Period:
1990年代
Country:
Germany
Invited by Zakhar Bron as a scholarship student; studied while attending gymnasium.
University of Music Freiburg
Violin
Period:
1999-2005
Year of Graduation:
2005
Country:
Germany
Studied with Rainer Kussmaul. Completed studies in 2005 and began full professional activity.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4th Bach Junior Competition — 1st Prize | — | — | Bach Junior Competition organizers | Winner |
| 1993 | Yehudi Menuhin International Competition (Junior) — 1st Prize | — | — | Yehudi Menuhin Competition organizers | Winner |
| 1996 | Long-Thibaud International Competition — 1st Prize (youngest winner) | — | — | Long-Thibaud Competition organizers | Winner |
| 1996 | Forval Scholarship Stradivarius Competition — Winner | Loan of Stradivarius 'Rainville' | — | Forval Scholarship organizers | Winner / Instrument loan |
| 1995 | Arion Prize | — | — | Arion Prize Committee | Recipient |
| 1998 | Arts Encouragement Prize for New Artists (Music) | — | 音楽 | Agency for Cultural Affairs (Japan) | Recipient |
| 2011 | CHANGEMAKERS OF THE YEAR (Creator category) | — | — | — | Recipient |
| 2017 | Himeji City Arts and Culture Prize | — | — | City of Himeji | Recipient |
4th Bach Junior Competition — 1st Prize
1990
Organization:
Bach Junior Competition organizers
Result:
Winner
Yehudi Menuhin International Competition (Junior) — 1st Prize
1993
Organization:
Yehudi Menuhin Competition organizers
Result:
Winner
Long-Thibaud International Competition — 1st Prize (youngest winner)
1996
Organization:
Long-Thibaud Competition organizers
Result:
Winner
Forval Scholarship Stradivarius Competition — Winner
1996
Work:
Loan of Stradivarius 'Rainville'
Organization:
Forval Scholarship organizers
Result:
Winner / Instrument loan
Arion Prize
1995
Organization:
Arion Prize Committee
Result:
Recipient
Arts Encouragement Prize for New Artists (Music)
1998
Category:
音楽
Organization:
Agency for Cultural Affairs (Japan)
Result:
Recipient
CHANGEMAKERS OF THE YEAR (Creator category)
2011
Result:
Recipient
Himeji City Arts and Culture Prize
2017
Organization:
City of Himeji
Result:
Recipient
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
DAISHIN (Debut)
1999 Classical (Album)Debut album released on Sony Classical / Sony Music.
Violin solosConcerto excerpts
Passionata
2001 Classical (Album)Album featuring recital pieces and sonata selections.
ExpressivityRomantic repertoire
Beethoven / Franck (selections)
2004 ClassicalIncludes Beethoven Violin Sonata No.5 'Spring' and Franck's Violin Sonata among other selections.
Sonata performanceChamber-music expression
Brahms: Violin Concerto (excerpts / live)
2007 Classical (Concerto)A live recording capturing performances of Brahms' Violin Concerto.
ConcertoRomantic era
Bibliography
- DAISHIN (1999)
- Passionata (2001)
- Beethoven / Franck (2004)
- Brahms: Violin Concerto (2007)
- Internationaler Andante Violonwettbewerb Köln (Live 1994)
- Concours International Long-Thibaud (Live 1996)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Clear, energetic toneCombination of precise technique and lyricism
- Recurring Motifs
- Deep interpretation of classical repertoireSinging phrasing
Legacy
Appointed first concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic at a relatively young age, Kashimoto is an internationally active violinist. He has contributed to regional cultural promotion through founding and directing local music festivals in Hyogo.
Archives
- Berlin Philharmonic archives
Trivia
- Born in London (father was posted there).
- Started violin at age 3.
- Married to marimbist Ria Ideta.
- Youngest-ever first prize winner at the Long-Thibaud International Competition.
- Formally appointed first concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic at age 31.