Midori Joins the Curtis Institute of Music Violin Faculty Beginning in the 2018-19 School Year (June 2017)

Internationally renowned soloist joins a storied violin lineage and robust community engagement program at Curtis

Philadelphia – June 27, 2017 – The Curtis Institute of Music welcomes celebrated violinist Midori to the faculty beginning in the 2018–19 school year.

“We are thrilled to welcome Midori to Curtis,” said Curtis President Roberto Díaz. “A soloist renowned worldwide who pairs her international performing schedule with a commitment to community collaboration and outreach, she embodies the artist-citizen ideal that we want to instill in our students. Curtis enjoys a long tradition of distinguished and active performers serving on the faculty, and Midori’s work to bring music to underserved communities fits so well with our thriving community engagement program at Curtis. I’m sure that all our students – not just violinists – will have an opportunity to benefit from her presence here.”READ MORE

Midori & Friends is 25 years old (May 2017)

Midori & Friends celebrated its 25^th anniversary with a Dinner and Concert on Monday May 15^th at Lincoln Center in New York City.

The evening included performances by Emanuel Ax, Heather Headley and Midori.

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Midori is guest at Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (February 2017)

Violinist Midori will play Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in Pittsburgh on 3 and 5 February. Manfred Honeck, Music will conduct.

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Midori nominated for ICMA Audio and Video Award 2017 (January 2017)

Midori’s recording of Eötvös’ Violin Concerto DoReMi  – written for and dedicated to Midori and released on Alpha Records, together with Eötvös’ Cello Concerto Grosso and Speaking Drums – was announced as one of the three finalists of ICMA’s Audio and Video Awards 2017 Contemporary section.

The Finalists come from a list with 321 nominated releases from 119 labels.

The final result will be published on 19 January 2017. The Award Ceremony and Gala concert is scheduled for 1 April 2017 in Leipzig, with the Gewandhaus Orchestra conducted by Francesco Angelico.

“Confidence and Conviction – Midori balances power and poise in riveting Philadelphia return” (January 2017)

The February 2017 issue of STRINGS Magazine features a two-page review by Arts and Culture journalist Cristina Schreil of Midori’s recent performance of the Beethoven Violin Concerto with the Philadelphia Orchestra under the baton of Louis Langrée.