Biografie
Graduated with highest honors from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris (“Très bien à l’unanimité du jury”)
Class of Marie-Josèphe Jude and Jonas Vitaud
Currently enrolled in the Soloist Diploma program at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), studying with Till Fellner
Awards & Prizes – Recent Highlights
2024
• 1st Prize, Yamaha Europe Scholarship Competition
• Sponsorship Prize, ZHdK Contemporary Music Competition (Chamber Music Category)
2022
• 1st Prize, France Music Competition
• 2nd Prize, Clara Schumann Piano Competition
• Performed with Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra
Earlier Achievements
• 2018: Performed Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 (1st movement) with the Japan Classical Music Orchestra
• 2017: Received a full scholarship from the Kyoto France Music Academy to study at the École Normale de Musique de Paris
• 2016:
• 1st Prize, Chugoku Youth Piano Competition
• 2nd Prize, Japan Classical Music Competition
• 2nd Prize, Neyagawa Alcas Piano Competition
• Selected for gala concert at Musa Kawasaki Symphony Hall
• 2013: Gold Prize, Chopin Piano Competition in Japan (Under-16 Category)
Chamber Music & Collaboration
In addition to her solo activities, Nao is a dedicated chamber musician and collaborative pianist. She regularly performs in duo and chamber music settings, and works extensively with instrumentalists. Her collaborative repertoire spans a wide range, from classical to contemporary music.
Grants & Scholarships
• Hiroshima Scholarship
• Meyer Foundation (France)
• Zangger Weber Foundation (Switzerland)
• ZHdK Sponsorship Grant
• Foundation ZHdK