Official Accompanists

KINOSHITA Shizuko

Official Accompanist

After graduating from Ochanomizu University Education Department Music Course as a piano major, Ms. KINOSHITA completed the university’s graduate school program. From 2005 through 2006 she continued her studies at Saxon State Opera Dresden in Germany. Ms. KINOSHITA has been not only a répétiteur but a pianist with other performers in concerts. She has performed as a member of the musical staff in numerous opera productions including Nikikai and New National Theatre, Tokyo, receiving outstanding reviews both from conductors and singers in the world. She plays a critical role as one of Japan’s most distinguished pianists, specifically in German operas, including those of R. Straus and Wagner. Ms. KINOSHITA is currently a pianist at the New National Theatre, Tokyo, at its Opera Studio, and at the Opera Training Center of Nikikai.