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    Nao Sumimura

    Studiert Klavier (Master Specialized Music Performance - Kammermusik - Klavierkammermusik/Liedgestaltung)
    Studiert Klavier (Master Specialized Music Performance - Solistin/Solist)

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    nao.sumimura@zhdk.ch

    Nao Sumimura

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    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