Toshiya Suzuki ，Recorder
Toshiya Suzuki
Born in 1961, Toshiya Suzuki is a distinguished recorder player renowned for his innovative contributions to the instrument's repertoire and performance techniques. He honed his craft at the Amsterdam Swerink Conservatory, studying under esteemed recorder masters Kazuo Hanaoka and Walter van Hauwe.
Throughout his illustrious career, Suzuki has been at the forefront of contemporary recorder music, collaborating closely with renowned composers such as L. Kohli, B. Ferneyhough, L. Francesconi, Keiko Harada, Toshio Hosokawa, Hiroyuki Ito, Hitoshi Nakamura, Ichiro Nodaira, U. Loiko, S. Sciarino, G. Staepler, and Joji Yuasa. His dedication to expanding the possibilities and technologies of the recorder has led to the premieres of numerous groundbreaking works.
Suzuki's performances have graced prestigious venues and festivals worldwide, including "Vienna Modern," "Zurich New Music Day," "Darmstadt Summer Course," "ISCM World Music Days," "Takefu International Sound Festival," and many more. As a soloist, he has captivated audiences with his virtuosity and mastery of modern performance techniques, conducting workshops and recitals across Europe, Russia, Turkey, the United States, Venezuela, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and beyond.
In 2001, Suzuki formed a dynamic duo with Mayumi Miyata of Sho, showcasing the unique synergy between recorder and traditional Japanese bamboo flute.
Suzuki's exceptional artistry has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades, including the "Music & Aesthetik Interpretationsprize 2003" from the German music journal "Music and Aesthetics Society," as well as the "Nagoya Citizen Art Festival Award (1994)," "Darmstadt Scholarship Award (1994)," "Darmstadt Kranichsteiner Award (1996)," "Kenzo Nakajima Music Award (2006)," and the "1st Creative Tradition Award (2010)."
His solo CD, "Toshiya Suzuki Recorder Recital," stands as a testament to his unparalleled talent and musical innovation, earning widespread acclaim for its artistic merit and technical prowess.
Toshiya Suzuki continues to inspire audiences and fellow musicians alike with his unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of recorder music and performance.
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