Aimi Kobayashi is a classical pianist whose exceptional talent has placed her among the most compelling and dynamic young musicians of her generation. Born on September 23, 1995, in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, Kobayashi began playing the piano at the tender age of three. Under the tutelage of Yuko Ninomiya, she developed her skill at an astonishing rate, and by the age of eleven, she had already performed with the Kyushu Symphony Orchestra.

Kobayashi's prowess at the piano has been showcased on the international stage, with a series of highly acclaimed performances and recordings that demonstrate her particular affinity for the Romantic composers, especially Chopin. She has been especially celebrated for her contribution to the revered Chopin repertoire, as captured in her album "Frédéric Chopin: 18th Chopin Piano Competition Warsaw," where she participated as a finalist, and her interpretations of Chopin's Preludes and Piano Works. Her interpretative depth and technical finesse are also on full display in her recordings of Beethoven and Schumann, including the celebrated "Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos 8 & 23 - Schumann: Kinderszenen." Her debut album, which presents a mature and nuanced rendering of works by Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin, highlights her versatility and emotional range, affirming her position as an artist with a bright future in the realm of classical music.

Genres

Japanese Classical Performance

Japanese Classical Piano

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Latest Release

Schubert: 4 Impromptus, D. 935: No. 4 in F Minor

Franz Schubert•

Aimi Kobayashi

Single - Released November 15, 2024