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第38回（1988年） award
Midori Goto
ごとう みどり
Gotō Midori
ペンネーム:
Midori（Performance name (used primarily for international activities)）
プロフィール
- 性別
- 女性
- 生誕
- 1971-10-25 （Hirakata, Osaka, Japan）
- 国籍
- Japan, United States
- 言語
- English
- 居住地歴
- Hirakata, Osaka (birthplace) → New York, USA (residence, studies, activities) → Los Angeles, USA (teaching, residence)
経歴
- 職業
- Violinist, Educator, Philanthropist, Visiting professor
- 活動期間
- 1980年〜
- 所属
- Soai University (Visiting Professor), University of Southern California (Yehudi/Heifetz Chair, Thornton School), Manhattan School of Music (Professor)
- 所属団体
- American String Teachers Association (board member), American Academy of Arts and Sciences (member)
- 影響を受けた人物
- Dorothy DeLay (teacher at Juilliard), Setsu Goto (mother and early teacher)
- 影響を与えた人物
- Young violinists (influenced through teaching and outreach), Ryu Goto (half-brother, violinist)
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Juilliard School (Pre-College) | — | Violin | — | 1982–1987（入学と中退の経歴あり） | United States |
| New York University, Gallatin School | — | Psychology (undergraduate) | 学士（優等・magna cum laude） | 1998–2001（在籍・卒業） | United States |
| New York University (graduate school) | — | Psychology (master's program) | 修士号（心理学） | — | United States |
The Juilliard School (Pre-College)
Violin
期間:
1982–1987（入学と中退の経歴あり）
国:
United States
Attended Juilliard Pre-College; left prior to completion by personal decision.
New York University, Gallatin School
Psychology (undergraduate)
学位:
学士（優等・magna cum laude）
期間:
1998–2001（在籍・卒業）
卒業年:
2001
国:
United States
Graduated with honors (magna cum laude).
New York University (graduate school)
Psychology (master's program)
学位:
修士号（心理学）
国:
United States
Completed graduate master's degree; exact year not specified.
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Art Encouragement Prize for Newcomers | — | — | Japan (Agency for Cultural Affairs / Art Encouragement Awards) | 受賞 |
| 2001 | Avery Fisher Prize | — | — | Avery Fisher Artist Program / Avery Fisher Foundation | 受賞 |
| 2014 | Grammy Award (Best Classical Compendium: participating album) | Paul Hindemith: Works (album) | — | The Recording Academy | 受賞（ソリスト参加） |
| 2020 | Brahms Prize | — | — | Brahms Prize Committee | 受賞 |
| 2021 | Kennedy Center Honors | — | — | John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | 受賞 |
| 2019 | Great Immigrant (Carnegie Corporation of New York) | — | — | Carnegie Corporation of New York | 受賞 |
Art Encouragement Prize for Newcomers
1988
主催:
Japan (Agency for Cultural Affairs / Art Encouragement Awards)
結果:
受賞
Avery Fisher Prize
2001
主催:
Avery Fisher Artist Program / Avery Fisher Foundation
結果:
受賞
Grammy Award (Best Classical Compendium: participating album)
2014
対象作品:
Paul Hindemith: Works (album)
主催:
The Recording Academy
結果:
受賞（ソリスト参加）
Brahms Prize
2020
主催:
Brahms Prize Committee
結果:
受賞
Kennedy Center Honors
2021
主催:
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
結果:
受賞
Great Immigrant (Carnegie Corporation of New York)
2019
主催:
Carnegie Corporation of New York
結果:
受賞
受賞・候補エディション
作品
代表作
Dvořák: Violin Concerto
ClassicalA concerto recording with major orchestras; a central work in her concerto repertoire.
Romantic concertoBlend of virtuosity and lyricism
Paganini: Violin Concerto No.1
Classical/RomanticA specialty from her youth; noted for virtuosic performances showcasing technical prowess.
Technical virtuositySoloistic expression
Hindemith: Violin Concerto (participation)
20th-century musicServed as soloist on an album conducted by Christoph Eschenbach with the NDR Symphony; the album won a Grammy Award.
Contemporary musicExpansion of concerto form
Midori: Anniversary Album
Solo/AlbumA collection of recitals and recordings compiled as an anniversary album.
Musical retrospectiveDiverse repertoire
全著作
- Dvořák: Violin Concerto (recording)
- Paganini: Violin Concerto No.1 (recording)
- Paganini: Caprices (recording)
- Franck & Elgar: Violin Sonatas (recording)
- Hindemith: Works (participation recording)
- Midori: Anniversary Album
- Beethoven: Violin Concerto & Romance Nos 1 & 2 (2020)
作風・主題
- 文体
- Detailed, lyrical playingBalance of technique and expression
- 頻出モチーフ
- Early-childhood prodigy narrativeCommitment to community outreach and education
評価・遺産
As a leading international violinist, she has had broad impact through performance, education, and philanthropic work. Recognized for nurturing young musicians and expanding access to music education, she is highly regarded for both artistic and educational achievements.
関連学会
- American String Teachers Association
- American Academy of Arts and Sciences
資料所蔵先
- Materials held in various national libraries and archives (details unspecified)
大衆文化への影響
- The 'Tanglewood miracle' episode is widely known and has been referenced in U.S. school materials, contributing to her public image.
引用
-
Girl, 14, Conquers Tanglewood With 3 Violins
出典: The New York Times (headline) (1986年)
豆知識
- Began formal violin study at about 3.5 years old.
- Made U.S. debut at age 11, performing with the New York Philharmonic.
- In 2007 became the first Japanese UN Messenger of Peace.