Art Encouragement Newcomer Award of the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
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Edition 38 (1988) award
Midori Goto
ごとう みどり
Gotō Midori
Pen Names:
Midori（Performance name (used primarily for international activities)）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1971-10-25 （Hirakata, Osaka, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan, United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Hirakata, Osaka (birthplace) → New York, USA (residence, studies, activities) → Los Angeles, USA (teaching, residence)
Career
- Occupations
- Violinist, Educator, Philanthropist, Visiting professor
- Active Years
- 1980-
- Affiliations
- Soai University (Visiting Professor), University of Southern California (Yehudi/Heifetz Chair, Thornton School), Manhattan School of Music (Professor)
- Memberships
- American String Teachers Association (board member), American Academy of Arts and Sciences (member)
- Influenced By
- Dorothy DeLay (teacher at Juilliard), Setsu Goto (mother and early teacher)
- Influenced
- Young violinists (influenced through teaching and outreach), Ryu Goto (half-brother, violinist)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Period:
1982–1987（入学と中退の経歴あり）
Country:
United States
Attended Juilliard Pre-College; left prior to completion by personal decision.
New York University, Gallatin School
Psychology (undergraduate)
Degree:
学士（優等・magna cum laude）
Period:
1998–2001（在籍・卒業）
Year of Graduation:
2001
Country:
United States
Graduated with honors (magna cum laude).
New York University (graduate school)
Psychology (master's program)
Degree:
修士号（心理学）
Country:
United States
Completed graduate master's degree; exact year not specified.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Organization:
Japan (Agency for Cultural Affairs / Art Encouragement Awards)
Result:
受賞
Avery Fisher Prize
2001
Organization:
Avery Fisher Artist Program / Avery Fisher Foundation
Result:
受賞
Grammy Award (Best Classical Compendium: participating album)
2014
Work:
Paul Hindemith: Works (album)
Organization:
The Recording Academy
Result:
受賞（ソリスト参加）
Brahms Prize
2020
Organization:
Brahms Prize Committee
Result:
受賞
Kennedy Center Honors
2021
Organization:
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Result:
受賞
Great Immigrant (Carnegie Corporation of New York)
2019
Organization:
Carnegie Corporation of New York
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
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
Bibliography
- 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)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Detailed, lyrical playingBalance of technique and expression
- Recurring Motifs
- Early-childhood prodigy narrativeCommitment to community outreach and education
Legacy
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.
Academic Societies
- American String Teachers Association
- American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Archives
- Materials held in various national libraries and archives (details unspecified)
In Popular Culture
- The 'Tanglewood miracle' episode is widely known and has been referenced in U.S. school materials, contributing to her public image.
Quotes
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Girl, 14, Conquers Tanglewood With 3 Violins
Source: The New York Times (headline) (1986)
Trivia
- 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.