Art Encouragement Prize for Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
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Edition 72 (2022) award
Hidekazu Tsumaya
つまや ひでかず
Tsumaya Hidekazu
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1964-08-17 （Osaka Prefecture, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese, German, English
- Residence History
- Matsue, Shimane, Japan (hometown) → Tokyo, Japan (education and performances) → Leipzig, Germany (residence)
Career
- Occupations
- Vocalist, Opera singer, Concert soloist, Music educator
- Active Years
- 1985-
- Affiliations
- Musica Lipsia (personal office), AMATI Co., Ltd. (affiliated artist), Tokyo Nikikai Opera Foundation (left on 2024-01-30)
- Memberships
- Tokyo Nikikai Opera Foundation, Fujiwara Opera Company
- Influenced By
- Toshiyuki Katsube, Toshio Moriyama
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo University of the Arts | Faculty of Music | Vocal Studies | 学士・修士（音楽） | — | Japan |
Tokyo University of the Arts
Faculty of Music
/ Vocal Studies
Degree:
学士・修士（音楽）
Country:
Japan
Studied vocal performance at undergraduate and graduate levels and completed graduate studies.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Italy Concorso — Milan section Gold Prize | — | — | Italy Concorso (Milan section) | 金賞 |
| 1991 | 60th Japan Music Competition — Vocal Division, 3rd Prize | — | — | Japan Music Competition | 第3位 |
| — | 3rd Japan Vocal Competition — 2nd Prize | — | — | Japan Vocal Competition | 第2位 |
| 1996 | 24th Jiro Opera Award | — | — | Jiro Opera Award | 受賞 |
| — | 3rd Russian Art Song Prize | — | — | Russian Art Song Award Committee | 受賞 |
| 2021 | 72nd Arts Encouragement Prize — Minister of Education Award | — | — | Agency for Cultural Affairs | 文部科学大臣賞 |
| 2024 | Medal with Purple Ribbon | — | — | Cabinet Office | 受章 |
Italy Concorso — Milan section Gold Prize
1989
Organization:
Italy Concorso (Milan section)
Result:
金賞
60th Japan Music Competition — Vocal Division, 3rd Prize
1991
Organization:
Japan Music Competition
Result:
第3位
3rd Japan Vocal Competition — 2nd Prize
Organization:
Japan Vocal Competition
Result:
第2位
24th Jiro Opera Award
1996
Organization:
Jiro Opera Award
Result:
受賞
3rd Russian Art Song Prize
Organization:
Russian Art Song Award Committee
Result:
受賞
72nd Arts Encouragement Prize — Minister of Education Award
2021
Organization:
Agency for Cultural Affairs
Result:
文部科学大臣賞
Medal with Purple Ribbon
2024
Organization:
Cabinet Office
Result:
受章
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Hidekazu Tsumaya (bass) Live in Tokyo 2013
2014 Classical recitalLive recording of a 2013 recital in Tokyo featuring arias and songs that showcase his vocal power and expressivity.
opera ariassacred worksGerman-language repertoire
Wagner & Verdi: Bass Album
2013 Classical — arias collectionAn album centered on famous bass arias by Wagner and Verdi.
WagnerVerdiopera bass repertoire
Messiaen: Saint Francis of Assisi (opera) — live recording
2018 Contemporary opera / opera recordingLive recording conducted by Sylvain Cambreling with the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra — a major participation in a large-scale opera.
contemporary operareligious themes
Wagner: The Ring of the Nibelung — Das Rheingold (live / video)
2009 Opera / live videoLive video recording at the Weimar National Theatre in which Tsumaya appears in roles such as Fafner.
German operaWagner
Adaptations
- [DVD / Blu-ray] Wagner: The Ring of the Nibelung (Das Rheingold, etc.) / カール・セント・クレア（指揮） (2009)
Bibliography
- Hidekazu Tsumaya (bass) Live in Tokyo 2013 (CD) — 2014 / Nami Records
- Wagner & Verdi: Bass Album (CD) — 2013 / Live Notes
- Messiaen: Saint Francis of Assisi (SACD / 4-CD set) — 2018/2019 ALTUS (cond. Sylvain Cambreling)
- Wagner: The Ring of the Nibelung (video/DVD & Blu-ray) — 2009 / Naxos Japan
Adaptations
- Wagner: The Ring of the Nibelung (Weimar National Theatre live video)
- Messiaen: Saint Francis of Assisi (live recording / CD)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Rich low register and stable vocal productionAssured musical expression and dramatic interpretation
- Recurring Motifs
- German opera with emphasis on WagnerClose engagement with sacred music and oratorio
Legacy
An internationally active Japanese bass singer. He has worked for many years at European houses such as Leipzig and Weimar, appeared in over 60 operas and more than 80 roles, with over 900 performances. He is also engaged in education and masterclasses; he marked his 30th anniversary in opera in 2018 and is highly regarded in the arts.
Academic Societies
- Matsue Music Association
Archives
- Shiga Prefectural Arts Theater Biwako Hall - Artist profile
In Popular Culture
- Appearance on NHK New Year Opera Concert
Trivia
- Born in Osaka Prefecture; raised in Matsue, Shimane.
- Resides in Leipzig, Germany.
- Has appeared in over 60 operas, performed more than 80 roles, with over 900 performances (as noted in sources).
- Celebrated 30th anniversary of opera debut in 2018.
- Awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon in 2024.