Idemitsu Music Events“Performing the future”

[Conductor] Yoneda Satoshi

Graduated from the Department of Conducting at the Faculty of Music, Tokyo University of the Arts. In October 2021, he was selected for the 19th Tokyo International Music Competition (Conducting). Since then, he has conducted the Sapporo Symphony Orchestra, New Japan Philharmonic, Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra, Aichi Chamber Orchestra, Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Symphony Orchestra, Osaka Symphony Orchestra, Okayama Philharmonic Orchestra, and others.

[Trombone] Fujihara Kojirou

After graduating from Tokyo University of the Arts with top honors, he served as the principal trombonist of the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, and is currently a lecturer at Senzoku Gakuen College, Osaka College of Music, and Kobe College. He is also the principal trombonist of the Tacticato Orchestra. He has performed as an international soloist in many countries around the world, including a commemorative performance at the Japanese Red Cross Hospital in the presence of Empress Michiko (at the time).

[Piano] Kitamura Asuto

She won the Grand Prix and Audience Award at the 46th Pitina Piano Competition. She placed second at the 17th Tokyo Music Competition. She has appeared on TV Asahi's "Untitled Concert" and NHK-FM's "Recital Passio." Her first album, "Selig," will be released in August 2023.

Tacticart Orchestra

"A new era orchestra" brings a breath of fresh air to the classical music industry! Formed in October 2020. An up-and-coming orchestra made up of young, talented artists who are active both in Japan and abroad as soloists. In addition to regular concerts and concerto series, the orchestra is actively challenging itself with new projects that have never been done before, and is also engaged in various other activities such as commissioned performances and orchestra appreciation classes. In addition, the members hold recital series and chamber music performances. In May 2023, the CD "Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances" was released by Nippon Columbia, and the work was selected as a special selection in the final volume of Record Geijutsu.

[Concertmaster/Violin] Kaneko Masanori

Graduated from the Toho Gakuen School of Music Graduate School Master's Program. Won first place in the youth division of the Salzburg Mozart International Chamber Music Competition. Studied under Kazuko Nishida, Hamao Fujiwara, and Akiko Tatsumi. Served as concertmaster for the FILMSCORE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA and TOKYO STUDIO SYMPHONY. Participated in "Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045" and "STARWARS VISIONS" with his own strings. Commissioned performer at Toho Gakuen School of Music.

[1st Violin] Seina Sarukawa

Born in Kumamoto Prefecture. Has won numerous awards, including second place at the Salzburg-Mozart International Chamber Music Competition in Tokyo and the Henle Prize. Performed as a soloist with the Teatro Giglio Showa Orchestra at the Showa University of Music Concerto Regular Concert. Has studied violin under Kumi Uchikoshi, Eiiku Shinozaki, Yuko Iwasaki, and Fuminori Shinozaki. Participated in the recording of the 2024 Taiga drama "To You Who Shines". Lecturer at the Showa University of Music Music School.

[1st Violin] Shimatani Mikako

Born in 2001. At the age of 13, he entered the Purcell School, the oldest music school in the UK. After graduation, he won a scholarship to enter the Royal Academy of Music, and will graduate from the university at the top of his class in 2023. He won the highest prize in the university division of the 32nd Japan Classical Music Competition, and first place in the string division of the 19th Romania International Music Competition.

[1st Violin] Yui Horitake

Participated in the Seiji Ozawa Music Academy Opera Project (Concert Mistress) and the Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival 2023 (2nd Top Prize). Appeared on TV Asahi's "Untitled Concert" as a member of the third batch of the Title Pro Academy. Currently in her fourth year at the Toho Gakuen School of Music.

[2nd Violin] Hinako Fuchino

Born in Oita Prefecture. Enrolled as a scholarship student in the string, wind and percussion instrument course at Showa University of Music and graduated with honors. Graduated from the master's course at the same university with the President's Award and top of her class. Recommended to perform at the graduation concert and the 89th Yomiuri Newcomer Concert. Studied violin under Eiiku Shinozaki, Yuko Iwasaki, and Fuminori Shinozaki, and chamber music under Gerard Poulet.

[2nd Violin] Takamatsu Ai

Started playing the violin at the age of 3. Won prizes in numerous competitions, including the All Japan Student Music Competition. Performed with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. Released 6 CDs and actively tours nationwide. Graduated from the Department of Instrumental Music at Tokyo University of the Arts. Has over 600,000 followers on social media.

[2nd Violin] Yuri Horiuchi

Won second place (highest ranking) at the 2nd K Grand Prix Competition and third place at the 1st Gerard Poulet Violin Competition. Won the 42nd Kirishima International Music Festival Award and Music Director Award. In 2021, he made his professional debut at the TV Asahi "Untitled Concert Concert" project "Title Pro Juku". He has performed with the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra and the Sapporo Symphony Orchestra.

[2nd Violin] Yuki Funakubo

Born in Chiba Prefecture, graduated from the Faculty of Music at Toho Gakuen School of Music. Winner of the Encouragement Award in the String Instruments category at the 6th Tateshina Music Competition in Tokyo. Has studied under Asako Yoshikawa, Tomoko Kato, and Ryoji Kubo. In addition to performing solo, chamber music, and orchestral pieces, she is active in a wide range of genres, from classical to pop, including studio work.

[Viola] Imai Rin

Graduated from the Faculty of Music, Toho Gakuen School of Music, majoring in viola. Won third place in the chamber music category at the Cecilia International Music Competition. Performed in a quintet with Shinozaki Fuminori. Appeared at numerous music festivals, including the Kitakyushu Music Festival, Tokyo Spring Music Festival, Argerich Music Festival, and Viola Space. Appeared as a soloist at the 11th Oita City Hometown Concert.

[Viola] Takafumi Tsunoda

Born in Nerima ward. Graduated from Tokyo Metropolitan Art High School and Tokyo College of Music. Completed graduate studies at Toho Gakuen School of Music. Studied violin under Yaji Omatsu and Machia Saito, and viola under Toshihiko Ichitsubō, Ryo Sasaki, and Sachiko Suda. Head of Ensemble Olga.

[Viola] Muramatsu Hannah

She started playing the violin at the age of 2 and switched to the viola at the age of 15. She won the Jury Prize at the 15th Japan Performers Competition and the 21st Burckhardt International Music Competition. After graduating from the Faculty of Music at Tokyo University of the Arts, she has been active mainly in classical music, as well as recording anime and game music, performing in concerts, and providing live support for famous artists such as ONE OK ROCK, Suga Shikao, and Hitoto Yo. In 2019, she appeared as a musician in the Japanese premiere of the Broadway musical "Great Comet."

[Cello] Yoshito Omiya

She is a member of Chisako Takashima with Super Cellists, the hardcore string ensemble "Ishida Gumi", and the ARK Sinfonietta. She has participated as a guest performer in major orchestras in Japan, as a guest principal player in the 21st Century Orchestra, and the K Ballet/Theatre Orchestra Tokyo. She has studied cello with Kaoru Ishibashi and Hakuro Mori, and chamber music with Hakuro Mori, Yuriko Morota, and the Tokyo Quartet. YouTube: Kobamiya Cello Channel

[Cello] Eito Sugai

Born in Kamakura City. Received first place and the Audience Award at the 71st All Japan Student Music Competition, the Japan Broadcasting Corporation Award, and the Japan Post Insurance Award. Has appeared on many programs including NHK's Blue Orchestra, TV Asahi's Untitled Concert Concert, and Nippon Television's Classical Love. Received first place in the string instrument category at the 10th Yokohama International Music Competition. Received the gold medal at the 16th Izuminomori Cello Competition. Received the IMA Music Award at Ishikawa Music Academy. 6th term at Suntory Hall Chamber Music Academy.

[Double Bass] Nakakubo Kazuki

Graduated from the Faculty of Music at Toho Gakuen School of Music and completed the Graduate School at the same university. He has studied double bass under Akiyoshi Watanabe, Toru Ishikawa, Masanori Ichikawa, and Shigeru Ishikawa. He is currently active in a wide range of fields, including guest appearances with professional orchestras, chamber music, recording, and as a backing orchestra for artists.