Sun., November 14, 2010 at 8 p.m.
Midori was born in Osaka, Japan, in 1971 and began studying the violin with her mother
at a very early age. In 1982, when Zubin Mehta first heard her play, he was so impressed
that he invited her to be a surprise guest soloist for the New York Philharmonic's
traditional New Year’s Eve concert, for which she received a standing ovation and
the impetus to begin a major career. Since that night, at the age of 11, Midori
has established a record of achievement which sets her apart as a master
musician, innovator, and champion of the developmental potential of children.
Named a Messenger of Peace by United Nations Secretary General Ban
Ki-moon in 2007, she has created a new model for young artists who seek
to balance the joys and demands of a career at the highest level with a
hands-on investment. Her violin is the 1734 Guarnerius del Gesu “ex-
Huberman,” which is on lifetime loan to her from the Hayashibara
Foundation. She uses three bows, two by Dominique Peccatte
and the third by François Peccatte.
CLICK HERE TO SEE MIDORI'S WEBSITE
Photos courtesy of Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
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