Mariko Senju

**Mariko Senju** is a celebrated Japanese violinist known for her emotive interpretations and technical brilliance in classical repertoire. With a career spanning decades, she’s become a staple in the world of classical music, particularly admired for her recordings of works by composers like Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Saint-Saëns. Her 2024 release *千住真理子 ベスト* (Mariko Senju Best) showcases career highlights, including lush renditions of Mendelssohn’s *Violin Concerto in E Minor* and the fiery *Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso* by Saint-Saëns. Senju’s deep connection to Beethoven shines through in her complete *Violin Sonata* recordings, while projects like *心の叫び～イザイ: 無伴奏ヴァイオリン・ソナタ全曲* reveal her adventurous side with Ysaÿe’s demanding solo sonatas. A graduate of Tokyo’s prestigious Toho Gakuen School of Music, she balances pristine precision with raw passion, whether performing Romantic showpieces or delicate melodies like *蛍の光～ピースフル・メロディ*. Her work continues to bridge traditional classical rigor with heartfelt storytelling.

Genres

Japanese Classical

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Baroque

Chamber Music

Violin

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Latest Release

Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64: II. Andante

Felix Mendelssohn•

Mariko Senju•

Japan Philharmonic Orchestra

Single - Released January 29, 2025