Art Encouragement Newcomer Award
1 appearances
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Edition 74 (2024) award
Takaoki Oonishi
おおにし たかおき
Oonishi Takaoki
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1985-10-16 （Tokyo, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese, English
- Residence History
- Tokyo, Japan → New York, USA → Chicago, USA
Career
- Occupations
- Baritone singer, Vocalist, Opera singer
- Active Years
- 2010-
- Affiliations
- Lyric Opera of Chicago, Japan Arts, International Foundation for Arts and Culture (IFAC)
- Influenced By
- Emi Kikuchi, Elena Obraztsova, M. Reale, Shuji Yokoyama, Dr. Robert C. White Jr.
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokai University Sagami High School | — | — | — | — | Japan |
| Musashino Music University | Voice Department | Vocal Performance | 学士 (Bachelor's degree) | — | Japan |
| Musashino Music University Graduate School | Vocal Performance | Vocal Performance | 修士 (Master's degree) | — | Japan |
| The Juilliard School | Vocal Arts (Opera program) | Vocal Performance | Artistic Diploma | 2011-2014 | United States |
Tokai University Sagami High School
Country:
Japan
Musashino Music University
Voice Department
/ Vocal Performance
Degree:
学士 (Bachelor's degree)
Country:
Japan
Graduated top of class from the vocal department.
Musashino Music University Graduate School
Vocal Performance
/ Vocal Performance
Degree:
修士 (Master's degree)
Country:
Japan
Completed graduate studies as top of class.
The Juilliard School
Vocal Arts (Opera program)
/ Vocal Performance
Degree:
Artistic Diploma
Period:
2011-2014
Year of Graduation:
2014
Country:
United States
Studied on a full scholarship from IFAC; completed the Artistic Diploma in 2014.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 62nd All-Japan Student Music Competition (Voice Division) - First Prize | — | 声楽 | All-Japan Student Music Competition | First Prize |
| 2008 | 39th Italy Vocal Concorso (Milan) - Gold Prize & Baritone Special Prize | — | 声楽 | Italy Vocal Concorso | Gold Prize; Baritone Special Prize |
| — | 23rd New Performer Audition (Nerima Cultural Promotion Foundation) - Vocal Section Best Award | — | 声楽 | Nerima Cultural Promotion Foundation | Best Award |
| 2009 | 1st Juilliard Vocal Audition by IFAC - Top Prize | — | 声楽 | International Foundation for Arts and Culture (IFAC) / The Juilliard School | Top Prize |
| 2012 | Opera Index International Vocal Competition - Winner (Major Awards) | — | 声楽 | Opera Index (Opera Index Inc.) | Winner |
| 2013 | Gerda Lissner International Vocal Competition - Top Prize | — | 声楽 | Gerda Lissner Foundation | Top Prize |
| 2013 | The Licia Albanese-Puccini Foundation's Annual International Vocal Competition - First Prize | — | 声楽 | The Licia Albanese-Puccini Foundation | First Prize |
| 2012 | Juilliard Honor Recital - Selected as one of top 2 vocalists during study (first Japanese performer) | — | Honor / Selection | The Juilliard School | Selected for Honor Recital |
62nd All-Japan Student Music Competition (Voice Division) - First Prize
2008
Category:
声楽
Organization:
All-Japan Student Music Competition
Result:
First Prize
39th Italy Vocal Concorso (Milan) - Gold Prize & Baritone Special Prize
2008
Category:
声楽
Organization:
Italy Vocal Concorso
Result:
Gold Prize; Baritone Special Prize
23rd New Performer Audition (Nerima Cultural Promotion Foundation) - Vocal Section Best Award
Category:
声楽
Organization:
Nerima Cultural Promotion Foundation
Result:
Best Award
1st Juilliard Vocal Audition by IFAC - Top Prize
2009
Category:
声楽
Organization:
International Foundation for Arts and Culture (IFAC) / The Juilliard School
Result:
Top Prize
Opera Index International Vocal Competition - Winner (Major Awards)
2012
Category:
声楽
Organization:
Opera Index (Opera Index Inc.)
Result:
Winner
Gerda Lissner International Vocal Competition - Top Prize
2013
Category:
声楽
Organization:
Gerda Lissner Foundation
Result:
Top Prize
The Licia Albanese-Puccini Foundation's Annual International Vocal Competition - First Prize
2013
Category:
声楽
Organization:
The Licia Albanese-Puccini Foundation
Result:
First Prize
Juilliard Honor Recital - Selected as one of top 2 vocalists during study (first Japanese performer)
2012
Category:
Honor / Selection
Organization:
The Juilliard School
Result:
Selected for Honor Recital
Awards & Nominations
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Rich expressive high baritoneWide operatic repertoire centered on Mozart, Rossini, VerdiWell-versed in Russian art songs and German/American lieder
- Recurring Motifs
- Clarity of voice and communicative phrasingAttention to diction and stylistic nuance across languagesCombination of dramatic presence and delicate lyricism
Legacy
A Japanese baritone active internationally through achievements at The Juilliard School, victories in international competitions, and membership with the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Recognized by outlets such as Opera News as an emerging opera talent, he has increased his profile through recitals in Japan and media appearances abroad.
In Popular Culture
- Appearances on NHK New Year Opera Concert (2022, 2023)
- Appearances on 'Daimei no Nai Ongakukai' TV program (July 22, 2023; November 18, 2023)
- Appearance on 'Yomikyo Premier' (Nippon TV, December 21, 2022)
Quotes
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He is a talent destined for the future.
Source: Comment by Richard Bonning (cited in Newsweek Japan and other outlets) (2014)
Trivia
- Featured on the cover of The Juilliard School vocal department brochure (2012)
- First Japanese singer to appear in Juilliard's 'Honor Recital' (selected as one of top two in the vocal program)
- Official website: http://www.takaoki.com/
- X (formerly Twitter): @takabaritone