Biography

Born in Kyoto Prefecture, she graduated from Musashino Academia Musicae, Department of Instrumental Music, Piano Major. While enrolled, she received instruction from the late Professor Hans Graf of the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna as a "Naoaki Fukui Memorial Scholarship" recipient for her academic excellence.

In 1986, she garnered high acclaim for a solo recital featuring the complete Chopin Etudes. In 1987, she appeared as a piano concerto soloist at the 21st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Band Regular Concert. Subsequently, she performed in various events such as "Evening for Emerging Musicians," "C'est la Vie," "Musashino-kai," and the group "Begonia."

In 1996, she passed the All Japan Performers Association audition, and the following year, the Edogawa Ward New Artists Concert audition. Since then, she has frequently appeared in various concerts, including recommendation concerts organized by the All Japan Performers Association, and various concerts, salon concerts, and lobby concerts organized by the Edogawa Performers Association. In 2000, she participated in a masterclass with István Lantos, Head Professor of Piano at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Hungary, further honing her skills. In 2003, she was selected as a finalist in the 3rd All Japan French Music Competition.

In 2006, she held a solo recital tour from Tokyo to Kyoto. In 2008, she undertook a solo recital performing Granados's masterpiece "Goyescas" in its entirety in one evening, and in 2012, at Oji Hall, she performed Albéniz's "Iberia," acclaimed as a pinnacle of modern music, also in its entirety in one evening, both receiving high praise. Currently, she actively performs solo recitals with programs centered on works from Spain and Ibero-American countries, and also engages in a wide range of activities, including a globally rare duo with classical guitar.

In 2014, she received the Jury Encouragement Award in the Ensemble Division of the 8th Yokohama International Music Competition. The following year, she also won 3rd prize (no 1st prize awarded) in the Ensemble Division of the 18th Changjiang Cup International Music Competition. In 2017, she held a solo recital at Sumida Triphony Hall.

She studied under Yoko Baba, the late Sasare Fukumoto, and the late E.F. Seiler.

Official Website:https://www.naomi-fujimoto.com/

YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8y52xTzioy3wzwsbgGiTtw