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第44回（1994年） 受賞受賞作: ヴィオラスペース1993
ヴィオラスペース1993 is a work by 今井信子. It was recognized in the 1994 cycle of art-encouragement-award; the entry summarizes the work based on confirmed publication traces.
ヴィオラスペース1993 reflects the qualities in 今井信子's writing that drew award attention.
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第44回（1994年） 受賞受賞作: ヴィオラスペース1993ほか
ヴィオラスペース1993ほか is an honored artistic work or activity associated with 今井信子. No standalone book or paperback publication could be confirmed, so it is best understood as a performance, exhibition, or related artistic achievement.
ヴィオラスペース1993ほか is the work by 今井信子 recognized by the award.
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Nobuko Imai
いまい のぶこ
Imai Nobuko
プロフィール
- 性別
- 女性
- 生誕
- 1943-03-18 （Tokyo, Japan）
- 国籍
- Japan
- 言語
- Japanese
- 居住地歴
- Tokyo, Japan → United States (residence/studies) → Germany (Detmold) → Switzerland (Geneva, Sion, etc.) → Netherlands (Amsterdam)
経歴
- 職業
- violist, performer, educator, professor
- 活動期間
- 1964年〜
- 所属
- Vermeer Quartet (former member), Mito Chamber Orchestra (member), Detmold University of Music (professor, 1983–2003), Geneva Conservatory (professor), Amsterdam Conservatory (professor), Northern Illinois University (assistant professor, formerly)
- 所属団体
- Member of the Japan Art Academy
- 影響を受けた人物
- Hideo Saito, Walter Trampler, Seiji Ozawa (influence in early career)
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toho Gakuen School of Music | Faculty of Music | Chamber Music | — | 在学期間不詳 | Japan |
| Yale University (graduate studies) | Graduate School (Music) | — | — | 1965 入学 | United States |
| The Juilliard School | Music Division | Viola Department | — | 1966 年頃在籍 | United States |
Toho Gakuen School of Music
Faculty of Music
/ Chamber Music
期間:
在学期間不詳
国:
Japan
Studied chamber music under Hideo Saito
Yale University (graduate studies)
Graduate School (Music)
期間:
1965 入学
国:
United States
Entered graduate school in 1965
The Juilliard School
Music Division
/ Viola Department
期間:
1966 年頃在籍
国:
United States
Studied viola with Walter Trampler
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | West German Music Award | — | — | — | 受賞 |
| 1993 | Avon Woman of the Arts Award | — | — | Avon | 受賞 |
| 1993 | Agency for Cultural Affairs Arts Award (Minister of Education) | — | — | Agency for Cultural Affairs (Japan) | 受賞 |
| 1994 | Kyoto Music Award | — | — | — | 受賞 |
| 1995 | Mobil Music Award | — | — | — | 受賞 |
| 1996 | Mainichi Arts Award | — | — | Mainichi Newspapers | 受賞 |
| 1996 | Suntory Music Award | — | — | Suntory | 受賞 |
| 2013 | Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette | — | — | Cabinet Office (decoration) | 受章 |
| 2024 | Asahi Prize | — | — | Asahi Shimbun | 受賞 |
West German Music Award
1970
結果:
受賞
Avon Woman of the Arts Award
1993
主催:
Avon
結果:
受賞
Agency for Cultural Affairs Arts Award (Minister of Education)
1993
主催:
Agency for Cultural Affairs (Japan)
結果:
受賞
Kyoto Music Award
1994
結果:
受賞
Mobil Music Award
1995
結果:
受賞
Mainichi Arts Award
1996
主催:
Mainichi Newspapers
結果:
受賞
Suntory Music Award
1996
主催:
Suntory
結果:
受賞
Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette
2013
主催:
Cabinet Office (decoration)
結果:
受章
Asahi Prize
2024
主催:
Asahi Shimbun
結果:
受賞
受賞・候補エディション
作品
代表作
Longing: With the Viola
2007年 Book (memoir/essays)A memoir/essay collection detailing her career as a performer, her affection for the viola, pedagogy, and premieres of contemporary works.
viola performancemusic educationpremieres of contemporary musicmemoir
全著作
- Longing: With the Viola (Shunjusha, 2007)
作風・主題
- 文体
- conversational and accessible prose (in her writings)lyrical and expressive tone in performance
- 頻出モチーフ
- exploration of the viola's timbre and possibilitiespremiering and promoting contemporary workseducation and mentoring of younger players
評価・遺産
An internationally active violist who significantly expanded the viola repertoire and trained younger players; known for extensive teaching and many premieres.
関連学会
- Japan Art Academy
豆知識
- Since 1988 she has performed on a 1690 Guarneri viola (Andrea Guarneri).
- Since 1992 she has organized the 'Viola Space' festival in Tokyo to mentor younger players.
- She has served as chair of the Tokyo International Viola Competition jury (from 2009) and is widely recognized for educational activity.
- Awarded the Order of the Rising Sun (2013) and the Asahi Prize (2024).