Violinist Midori by Katelyn

Midori Goto

Year of Birth: 1971

Birthplace: Osaka , Japan

Instrument: Violin

Type of Violin: 1734 Guarnerius del Gesu

Bows used: Two Dominique Peccatte, and one Francois Peccatte

Facts and Information:

Midori’s big break occurred in 1982, when she was 11 years old. Zubin Mehta hear her playing and was so impressed by her talent, that he arranged for her to be a surprise soloist for the New York Philharmonic’s New Year’s Eve concert. She received a standing ovation, marking the start of her career.

Midori studied and received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Gender Studies at the Gallatin School of New York University in 2000. She continued her studies to receive a Master’s degree in Psychology in 2005.


Links:

Midori’s Main Website

http://www.gotomidori.com/index.html

Wikipedia Website

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midori_Got%C5%8D

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW9So5ky-38