Joint Concert by 3 Pianists Vol.2

It has been 13 years since Vol. 1 was held at the same hall in 2011.
As a token of our gratitude to everyone who has attended us over the years, and in memory of Dr. Masafumi Yoda, who passed away in 2018, we have planned Vol. 2,
Vol. 2 is planned to express our gratitude to all of you for your support over the years and to remember Dr. Masafumi Yoda who passed away in 2018.
Lutheran Ichigaya is a solemn hall that, as a church, has encompassed the prayers that people offer with joy and sorrow. The three female performers have faced the piano for 13 years while being affected by truly diverse experiences, encounters with people, and changing environments. We would like to convey our universal truth, gratitude, and prayers.
The pieces we will perform have been selected from works from all eras: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern.
We hope you will enjoy the individuality of each piece and the individuality of the performers.

Keiko Shirakami
Graduated from Toho Gakuen School of Music with a major in piano. Obtained a diploma from the Conservatoire de Paris Ecole Normale Superieure d'Art de Musique. She holds a diploma in chamber music from the Conservatoire de Paris-Colle Normale, and a diploma in chamber music from the same Conservatoire. She received the Diplôme d'état de France (DEM) from the Conservatoire National de Musique Orléans and the Conservatoire National de Musique de Val-de-Bievres, where she graduated with first class honors. She has performed in many concerts in France and abroad. Currently he is a principal instructor at the Conservatoire de Musique de Passage.
He is currently a principal instructor at the Conservatoire de la Passage. She continues to perform solo, chamber music, and as an accompanist.

Ayako NEMOTO
Graduated from Tokyo College of Music, Department of Instrumental Music, Piano Performance Course. She won prizes at the 11th and 15th Japan Classical Music Competitions. She was awarded the Excellent Performer Prize and the All Music Publishing Company Prize in the Piano Duo Division of the 7th Japan Ensemble Competition. Selected for the piano section of the 7th Osaka International Music Competition. Third Prize in the 2 Piano Division at the same competition. Currently, she is a full-time accompanist for the chorus group "Cantista Core" led by vocalist Mikiko Nakagoshi, and also performs as an accompanist for chorus and soloists. Currently, she runs "Aya - Pianoforte Music School" at her home and teaches younger students.

Akiko Yoshihara
After graduating from the piano department of Senzoku Gakuen Junior College, she transferred to Musashino Academia Musicae in the third year and graduated in 2000.
She passed the 31st Ienaga Piano Audition and performed in the selected concert.
After working as a piano instructor at Miyaji Gakki Music School, she has been leading "Akiko Piano Lesson" until now.
She continues to perform solo, chamber music, orchestral accompaniment, and harpsichord in Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Nagano Prefectures,
(She also manages rental studios and lodging facilities as the representative director of Yoshi Mirai Kikaku Co.