Contemporary Tanka Criticism Award
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Edition 14 (1996) excellent work
Akiko Tanaka
たなか あきこ
Tanaka Akiko
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Munich, Germany
Career
- Occupations
- Violinist
- Active Years
- 1987-
- Influenced By
- Akiko Tatsumi, Ifrah Neeman, Wanda Wiłkomirska
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toho Girls' High School (Music) | — | Music Department | — | 1985– | Japan |
| Toho Gakuen School of Music (Diploma course) | — | Diploma Course | — | 1988–1989 | Japan |
| Guildhall School of Music & Drama (London) | — | Violin (studied with Ifrah Neeman) | — | 1989–1993 | United Kingdom |
| Mannheim University of Music (transferred) | — | Violin (studied with Wanda Wiłkomirska) | — | 1993– | Germany |
Toho Girls' High School (Music)
Music Department
Period:
1985–
Country:
Japan
Placed in competitions while in high school
Toho Gakuen School of Music (Diploma course)
Diploma Course
Period:
1988–1989
Country:
Japan
Left course to study abroad
Guildhall School of Music & Drama (London)
Violin (studied with Ifrah Neeman)
Period:
1989–1993
Country:
United Kingdom
Studied under Ifrah Neeman
Mannheim University of Music (transferred)
Violin (studied with Wanda Wiłkomirska)
Period:
1993–
Country:
Germany
Studied under Wanda Wiłkomirska
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Japan Music Competition — 3rd Prize | — | — | Japan Music Competition Committee | 第3位 |
| 1989 | Vichy International Music Competition — 1st Prize | — | — | Vichy International Music Competition | 第1位 |
| 1990 | Sibelius International Violin Competition — 3rd Prize (no 1st prize awarded) | — | — | Sibelius Competition Committee | 第3位（1位なし） |
| 1991 | Hanover International Violin Competition — 6th Prize | — | — | Hanover International Competition | 第6位 |
| 1996 | Wieniawski International Violin Competition — 3rd Prize (no 1st prize awarded) | — | — | Wieniawski Competition Committee | 第3位（1位なし） |
| 1998 | Munich International Music Competition (Duo) — 3rd Prize | — | デュオ部門 | Munich International Music Competition | 第3位（ピアノ：エフゲニー・シナイスキーとのデュオ） |
Japan Music Competition — 3rd Prize
1987
Organization:
Japan Music Competition Committee
Result:
第3位
Vichy International Music Competition — 1st Prize
1989
Organization:
Vichy International Music Competition
Result:
第1位
Sibelius International Violin Competition — 3rd Prize (no 1st prize awarded)
1990
Organization:
Sibelius Competition Committee
Result:
第3位（1位なし）
Hanover International Violin Competition — 6th Prize
1991
Organization:
Hanover International Competition
Result:
第6位
Wieniawski International Violin Competition — 3rd Prize (no 1st prize awarded)
1996
Organization:
Wieniawski Competition Committee
Result:
第3位（1位なし）
Munich International Music Competition (Duo) — 3rd Prize
1998
Category:
デュオ部門
Organization:
Munich International Music Competition
Result:
第3位（ピアノ：エフゲニー・シナイスキーとのデュオ）
Awards & Nominations
Legacy
Akiko Tanaka is a Japanese violinist based primarily in Europe. She has placed in several international and domestic competitions and contributes to the classical music field through performance and education.
Trivia
- Born in Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture.
- Based in Munich and active mainly in Europe.
- Has history of competition placements from a young age (e.g., 3rd prize at the 1987 Japan Music Competition).