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Hiromi Okada is undoubtedly one of the most talented pianists of today. He is heralded as such in his native Japan and increasingly so in the rest of the world. All his recording output has received enthusiastic acclaim in Japan and on both sides of the Atlantic.
Hiromi Okada was born in Obihiro, Japan. He studied at the Toho Gakuen School of Music in Tokyo and graduated with the highest honours. He entered three international competitions in 1984 ( Barcelona, Tokyo and Pretoria ). He won first prize in all three events. Okada then moved to London to study with Maria Curcio and made his Wigmore Hall debut in 1985. The reviews he received reveal outstanding critical praise:-
"undoubtedly a star of the futureûc" Daily Telegraph
"a technique of massive assurance, imaginatively developed to articulate a passionately engaged musical understanding." Hilary Finch, The Times
Okada continues to divide his time between Japan and Europe. He has appeared as soloist with the Philharmonia, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra and major Japanese Orchestra.
Okada has recorded a number of CDs for Camerata Tokyo, Toshiba-EMI and Victor. |
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BRAHMS:THE COMPLETE PIANO QUARTET |
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works: J.Brahms Piano Quartet No.1 in g minor op.25/No.2 in a major op.26/No.3 c minor op.60
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Performers:Hiromi Okada(piano),Das Wiener Philharmonia Trio |
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CD(Camerata Tokyo-20CM-666∼7),recorded in 1999-2000 |
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ALBENIZ:IBERIA |
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works: I.ALBENIZ Iberia
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Performers:Hiromi Okada(piano) |
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CD(Camerata Tokyo-28CM-639),recorded in 1998
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PAVANE∼Encore Selections |
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works:G.Faure Pavane, Op.50/ F.Liszt Hungarian Rhapsodies no.2 in C sharp minor/ A.Liadov Musical snuffbox, Op.32/ K.Szymanowski Polish Dances for Piano: Mazurka etc.
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Performers:Hiromi Okada(piano) |
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CD(Camerata Tokyo-28CM-608),recorded in 2000
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MONO DRAMA∼Teruyuki Noda:Works for piano
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works: T.Noda Mono drama for piano/Ode capricious for piano/ Trois developpements pour piano/Drei Klavierstuecke/Piano Alubum for Children
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Performers:Hiromi Okada(paino),Teruyuki Noda(piano)
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CD(Camerata Tokyo-CMCD-28016),recorded in 1996,1999&2002
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Works for piano by Toru Takemitsu
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works: T.Takemitsu Uninterrupted Rests/Piano Distance/For Away/Les Yeux Clos I&II/Rain Tree Sketch I&II/Litany
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Performers:Hiromi Okada(piano)
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CD(Camerata Tokyo-28CM-568),recorded in 1996
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Debussy:12 Etudes
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works: C.Debussy 12 Etudes/ G.Pierne Passacaille op.52/ P.Dukas Variations,Interrlude et Finale sur Theme de J.PH.Rameau Iberia
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Performers:Hiromi Okada(piano)
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CD(Camerata Tokyo-30CM-479),recorded in 1997
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Hiromi Okada plays Brahms
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works: J.Brahms Piano Sonata No.1/Variations ans Fugue on a Theme by G.F.Haendel/Six Piano Piece
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Performers:Hiromi Okada(piano)
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CD(Camerata Tokyo-30CM-468),recorded in 1996
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Beethoven:Hammerklavier
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works: L.v.Beethoven Piano Sonata No.29 Hammerklavier/ J.S.Bach Partita No.2 BWV826
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Hiromi Okada(piano)
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CD(Camerata Tokyo-30CM-427),recorded in 1997
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