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- Biography: Nishigata Akiko -
西潟 昭子
Akiko Nishigata studied Yamada-style koto from childhood, then entered the Tokyo National University of Fine Art and graduated from the traditional music department in 1967.
After graduation, she studied contemporary Japanese music with Shamisen master and composer Seiho Kineya. Since 1975, she has continued to commission contemporary shamisen works for her recitals.
At the 1979 Pan Music Festival Tokyo 79, Nishigata received the top soloist award, the German ambassador's prize and the judging committee's award. The following year she received the Minister of Education's award for up and coming performers.
Since 1978, she has held concerts throughout Asia and Europe. She has also participated in the ISCF(International Society of Contemporary Music Festival), Holland Festival, and the ACL.(Asian Composer League).
In 1984 she began to perform the genkan, an ancient stringed instrument restored by the National Theatre of Japan, and from 1988 the hitsu, another ancient stringed instrument in concerts, drama and court music settings.
Today she heads a group called the Bion kai, and is a member of the Gendai Sankyoku Ensemble. She also serves as director of the shinten ongaku kyokai.
Nishigata has numerous recordings to her credit, including "Nishigata Akiko: Sangen"(ALM)," Nishigata Akiko: Hitori yumenishiaraba", and "Gendai no sangen Best 25"(Victor Musical Industries, Inc. Japan)
Speciality: Koto
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