Daichi Nakamura

Daichi Nakamura ，Violin

Having commenced his violin journey at the tender age of 3, he demonstrated remarkable dedication to his craft from an early age. After graduating from Fukuoka Prefectural Kokura High School, he pursued advanced studies in Vienna under the tutelage of M. Frischenschlager at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. Additionally, he honed his skills under the guidance of A. Dumay at the Queen Elisabeth College of Music in Belgium.

His talent and hard work have been recognized through numerous accolades at esteemed international competitions. Notable among these are his victories at the 2004 Tchaikovsky International Music Competition for Young Musicians, the 2012 Khachaturian International Music Competition, the 2014 Kreisler International Competition, and the 2016 Rodolfo Lipitzer International Competition.

In a historic achievement, he became the first Japanese musician to clinch the top prize at the 24th Brahms International Competition in 2017. This landmark victory catapulted him onto the European stage, marking his debut with the Sophia Philharmonic Orchestra at the young age of 20. Since then, he has captivated audiences across Europe and Japan, collaborating with esteemed orchestras such as the Kyushu Symphony Orchestra, the Central Aichi Symphony Orchestra, the Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra, the New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, the St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra, the Klagenfurt Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Luviv Philharmonic Orchestra. Additionally, he has graced renowned venues with his solo recitals, including Suntory Hall, The Symphony Hall, and Hibiki Hall.

In 2019, he marked a significant milestone with the release of his debut album "Brahms: Violin Sonata Collection" (accompanied by pianist Akira Eguchi) under Victor Entertainment. His performances are further enhanced by his use of a 1738 Guarneri del Gesu "Sophie Haas" violin, graciously lent by Mr. Hideki Kitayama of Kitayama Corporation.

Recognizing his contributions to cultural diplomacy, he was appointed as a cultural ambassador of Kitakyushu City starting from 2021. Moreover, in 2022, his trio, comprising Rei Tsujimoto on cello and Takushi Sato on piano, received the prestigious Baroquesaal Award from the Aoyama Music Foundation, acknowledging their outstanding musical endeavors.

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