Art Encouragement Newcomer Award of the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
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Edition 41 (1991) award
Naoko Yoshino
よしの なおこ
Yoshino Naoko
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1967-12-10 （London, United Kingdom）
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Languages
- Japanese, English
- Residence History
- London (birthplace) → Los Angeles (childhood/early studies) → Japan (residence / main base)
Career
- Occupations
- harpist, musician
- Active Years
- 1981-
- Influenced By
- Susann McDonald (teacher), Atsuko Yoshino (mother, harpist)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Christian University | College of Liberal Arts | Art History | — | — | Japan |
International Christian University
College of Liberal Arts
/ Art History
Country:
Japan
She majored in art history and did not enroll in a music conservatory by choice (per interviews).
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | International Harp Contest in Israel | — | — | International Harp Contest in Israel | Winner |
| 1985 | Arion Prize | — | — | Arion Prize Committee | Recipient |
| 1987 | Muramatsu Prize | — | — | Muramatsu Prize Committee | Recipient |
| 1988 | Arts Festival Prize | — | — | Japan Arts Festival | Recipient |
| 1989 | Mobil Music Award (Encouragement Prize) | — | — | Mobil Music Award Committee | Encouragement Prize |
| 1991 | Art Encouragement Prize for New Artists | — | — | Agency for Cultural Affairs (Japan) | Recipient |
International Harp Contest in Israel
1985
Organization:
International Harp Contest in Israel
Result:
Winner
Arion Prize
1985
Organization:
Arion Prize Committee
Result:
Recipient
Muramatsu Prize
1987
Organization:
Muramatsu Prize Committee
Result:
Recipient
Arts Festival Prize
1988
Organization:
Japan Arts Festival
Result:
Recipient
Mobil Music Award (Encouragement Prize)
1989
Organization:
Mobil Music Award Committee
Result:
Encouragement Prize
Art Encouragement Prize for New Artists
1991
Organization:
Agency for Cultural Affairs (Japan)
Result:
Recipient
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Arabesque - Harp Recital
1987 ClassicalDebut recital album featuring harp solo repertoire.
recitalharp solo
Sonatas for Harp
1989 ClassicalAlbum of sonatas and instrumental works arranged for harp.
sonatainstrumental
Toru Takemitsu: And I Knew That It Was the Wind
1994 Contemporary classicalAlbum centered on works by Toru Takemitsu, showcasing engagement with contemporary repertoire.
contemporary musicJapanese composers
Bibliography
- Arabesque - Harp Recital (1987)
- Sonatas for Harp (1989)
- Flute and Harp Duo (1990)
- Bach Album (1992)
- Concertos for Harp (1993)
- Toru Takemitsu: And I Knew That It Was the Wind (1994)
- Mozart: Concerto for Flute and Harp (1995)
- INSOMNIA (1996)
- Grace - Pachelbel Canon & Baroque Works (1998)
- Clair de Lune, Sicilienne Variations - Harp Recital (2000)
- Best of Best (2003)
- Toshio Hosokawa: Works - Sound Universe (2004)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- clear, luminous tonedelicate and expressive playing
- Recurring Motifs
- affinity for Baroque repertoireinterpretation of contemporary Japanese works
Legacy
Recognized as one of Japan's prominent harpists active internationally. After competition success she pursued an international performing career, known for a wide repertoire from Baroque to contemporary music.
Quotes
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I chose not to attend a conservatory because I felt like an ordinary person.
Source: ICU Alumni interview
Trivia
- Born in London; raised partially abroad (returnee).
- In 1985 won the International Harp Contest in Israel at age 17, the youngest participant to win.