Mitsuko Uchida
Japanese-English classical pianist and conductor. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dame Mitsuko Uchida, DBE (内田光子, [ɯtɕida miꜜtsɯ̥ko]; born 20 December 1948) is a Japanese-English classical pianist and conductor. Born in Japan and naturalised in England, she is particularly notable for her interpretations of Mozart and Schubert.
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内田光子 | |
Born | (1948-12-20) 20 December 1948 (age 75) Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan |
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Occupation(s) | Classical pianist, conductor |
Years active | 1972–present |
Title | Co-Artistic Director of the Marlboro Music School and Festival (with Jonathan Biss) |
Partner | Robert Cooper |
Website | www |
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She has appeared with many notable orchestras, recorded a wide repertory with several labels, won numerous awards and honours (including Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2009) and is the Co-Artistic Director, with Jonathan Biss, of the Marlboro Music School and Festival.[1] She has also conducted several major orchestras.