Midori (violinist)
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Midori Goto (五嶋 みどり, Gotō Midori, born October 25, 1971)[1][2] is a Japanese-born American violinist and educator. She made her debut with the New York Philharmonic at age 11 in 1982. She is seen as a child prodigy, and one of the world's best violinists as an adult.[3]
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 Midori at the White House in 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Midori Goto |
| Also known as | Midori (formerly styled as Mi Dori) |
| Born | 25 October 1971
(aged 54) Hirakata, Osaka, Japan |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Violin |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Website | gotomidori.com |
In 2007, Midori was appointed as a UN Messenger of Peace. She was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2012.[4][5]
References
- ↑ McPherson, Angus. Midori Gotō: We don't always need words in order to make friends. Limelight (June 24, 2016). Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- ↑ Midori Gotō. Guest Faculty. Morningside Music Bridge. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- ↑ Brookes, Stephen (March 23, 2012). Violinist Midori coming to Alexandria to perform — and to teach young musicians. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/violinist-midori-coming-to-alexandria-to-perform--and-to-teach-young-musicians/2012/03/20/gIQAilF1VS_story.html. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
- ↑ MIDORI. Hollywood BowlLos Angeles Philharmonic Association. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
- ↑ Midori to join Curtis Institute of Music violin faculty in 2018. The Strad (June 26, 2017). Retrieved November 16, 2017.
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