Hitokoto, Kanako

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Last updated:March 25, 2021
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Born in Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Began playing the flute at the age of 12. Graduated from the Music Department of Hamamatsu Gakugei High School and the Flute Major, Instrumental Music Department, Faculty of Music, Kunitachi College of Music. Received the Excellence Award for Flute Trio in the Junior High School Ensemble Division at the 5th Shizuoka Prefecture Flute Competition. Represented the Tokai region in the Junior High School Division of the 4th All Japan Junior High and High School Wind and Percussion Solo Contest. Awarded the Grand Prize for Flute Quartet in the Ensemble Division at the 8th Shizuoka Prefecture Flute Competition. Received the Happy Smile Award at the 1st Ensemble Carnival. Selected (as an accompanist) in the 1st PTNA Piano Encyclopedia Audition, and officially adopted (as an accompanist) in the 2nd PTNA Piano Encyclopedia Audition. In 2012, she performed in Switzerland, Shimada City's sister city, where her performance was highly acclaimed. After serving as a flute and piano instructor at a music school, she currently presides over [Kotori Flute & Piano Music School] in Shimada City, dedicating herself to nurturing young musicians. Beyond her role as an instructor, she engages in a wide range of performance activities, including as a bridal performer and volunteer. Currently, in addition to her solo activities, she formed the flute duo Petit Bouquet in 2020, thereby expanding her performance repertoire. She studied flute under Kazuko Oishi, Mamoru Sugiyama, and Jun Sugawara.
Kotori Flute & Piano Music School HP: https://flute8.amebaownd.com/
Flute Duo Petit Bouquet HP: https://petitbouquet.amebaownd.com/