 | With over 10 years of experience, I teach all ages, from children to adults; and all levels, from beginners to those majoring in violin. Lessons are fun and conducted with respect, consideration, and encouragement so that the student is comfortable |
Maya Shiraishi, Violinist
Japanese Violinist Maya Shiraishi was a member of the Honolulu Symphony and Hawaii Opera Theatre from 2002 to 2005. She has been a regular substitute with the Philadelphia Orchestra and New Jersey Symphony, and is a recent audition finalist for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and Chicago Symphony Orchestra. She has performed at the Spoleto Music Festival in Italy, appeared as a member of the Sunrise String Quartet in London and Tokyo, and given solo and chamber music recitals in Lincoln Center in New York. She is also a member of Bravo Chamber Music in New York.
Ms. Shiraishi gave the world premiere of “Piece for Violin and Orchestra” by Yoshimi Okeda in Tokyo. She has been a winner in several competitions, including the All Japan Soloist Competition.
In Hawaii, Ms. Shiraishi recorded with the prestigious Hawaiian singer, Keali’i Reichel, on his latest album, Ke’alaokamaile. It was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2005.
After receiving her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music (Geidai) under Kosaku Yamaoka and Takaya Urakawa, Ms. Shiraishi studied with Masao Kawasaki on scholarships at the Juilliard School where she received her Master's degree in 2001. She has been a faculty member of the Greenwich Conservatory since 2005.
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vnmaya@hotmail.com The tuition is $35 for 30 minutes lesson P.C.C. member/family will get discount! |