Yoko Misumi

Yoko Misumi is a talented Japanese pianist born in Kyoto, where she began her piano lessons at the age of three. She was raised in a musical family and demonstrated exceptional talent from an early age. By the time she was 14, she had already won a prize at the Kyoto Piano Competition. Following her studies at Kyoto Music High School, Misumi relocated to London to pursue further musical education with Nina Sereda and Martino Tirimo. Yoko has had the opportunity to perform as a soloist alongside conductors James Judd and Barry Wordsworth, appearing on stages such as Kyoto Concert Hall and Wigmore Hall. She has also participated in masterclasses with distinguished musicians like Stephen Kovacevich and Menahem Pressler.

As a chamber musician and accompanist, Yoko Misumi is in high demand. Her musical collaborations include recordings with cellist Stjepan Hauser and clarinetist Leslie Craven. She was a part of the notable Greenwich Trio, which had a significant impact on the music scene across several countries. Currently, Misumi works as a professional accompanist and is a member of a successful piano trio. However, her recent releases or activities beyond these known facts are not detailed in the available information.

Genres

Chamber Music

Experimental

Classical

Jazz

Contemporary Classical

Neo-classical

Crossover Classical

Solo Piano

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Latest Release

In the Mirror

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Yoko Misumi

Album - 18 Tracks - Released April 4, 2025