Brahms International Competition Japanese 1st to 3rd place monopoly in the piano section September 8th 11:49

Mr. Miyoko Mihara of Japan won the piano section at the “Johannes Brahms International Competition” in Austria, known as a gateway to young musicians. I showed it.

The Johannes Brahms International Competition, held after the 19th century composer Brahms, is held every year in Perschach, southern Austria, and is one of Europe's prestigious competitions, also known as a gateway to young musicians. It is.

The 26th Kotono Contest was the final of the piano section on the night of the 7th, Mizuko Mihara, who was born in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, graduated from the University of Music in Salzburg, Austria, and is now active in Japan. (30) won the championship.

Mr. Mihara told NHK's interview, “I'm surprised by the results. Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 played in the final was a song I wanted to play for many years and I felt like a dream since rehearsal. I want to convey the good music through performances in the future. "

In the second place was Shiho Ojima from Tokyo, and at the top was Kyoko Ishii from Kanagawa.

Also, in the vocal music category, Soprano singer Aiko Sakurai from Tokyo won the second place, “I was worried that my song would be transmitted, but I was surprised to enter the second place. I want to challenge overseas in the future. "

On the evening of the 8th, a concert will be held by the winners Mihara and others.