Viola
Born in: Nagano Prefecture, Japan
3rd place, String Section, The 21st Tokyo Music Competition 2023

Musical Study Experiences

March 2016 Graduated from the Music High School attached to the Faculty of Music, Tokyo University of Arts
March 2020 Graduated from the Department of Instrumental Music, the Faculty of Music, Tokyo University of the Arts
March 2023 Completed the master’s course at the Graduate School of Music, Tokyo University of the Arts

Teachers

Previously, studied violin under TAMAI Natsumi and UEMURA Taro, studied viola under ICHITSUBO Toshihiko, HYAKUTAKE Yuki, and SASAKI Ryo.

Musical Careers

2021–2022	Won the Japan Federation of Musicians Scholarship for emerging artists to study in Japan supported by Munetsugu Angel Fund
2022	1st Place, String Category, the 11th Akiyoshidai Music Competition Season Member of the Kioi Hall Chamber Orchestra Tokyo
2023	3rd Place, String Section, the 21st Tokyo Music Competition

Further Activities

Kuribayashi has been performing as a guest member in ensembles such as orchestras in Japan and in overseas.

Repertoire

WALTON: Viola Concerto
BARTÓK: Viola Concerto
BRAHMS: Viola Sonatas Nos.1, 2, and more
Solo and chamber music in general from Baroque to contemporary

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