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
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
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