Soprano singer Shinobu Sato passed away Active at home and abroad October 3, 13:18

Shinobu Sato, a vocalist who appeared in operas and concerts around the world and was active as a soprano singer in Japan, died in Tokyo on the 29th of last month. I was 61 years old.

Shinobu Sato was born in Tokyo in 1958, graduated first from the Agency for Cultural Affairs Opera in 1984, and debuted as the main character of “Merry Widow” and “Sagihime”.

Later, after studying in Milan, Italy, she continued to appear in operas and concerts in various parts of the world, including Europe and the United States, and participated in NHK's red and white song battle for four consecutive years since 1987. I was active as.

We also made efforts to popularize music in Japan, such as holding a “Mother's Day Concert” every May.

According to his office, Mr. Sato had been active until August, but he ceased to perform at a concert scheduled after October because of his poor physical condition and died in Tokyo on the 29th of last month. It is that.

The funeral is already run by close relatives, and a farewell party will be held at a later date.