Miray Ito United States / Japan, 15, Junior
Japanese-American violinist Miray Ito made her professional orchestral debut aged 12. Her other achievements, to name a few, include first prize at the Kocian International Violin Competition in Czech Republic, an invitation to perform in Carnegie Hall in 2014, and a major prize at the Kloster Schöntal International Violin Competition. Miray studies under Robert Lipsett at the Colburn Music Academy in Los Angeles and plays a 1742 Camillus Camilli violin on a generous loan from the Mandell Collection of Southern California.
“I am extremely thrilled and honoured to participate in the Menuhin Competition! Being awarded this amazing opportunity to compete in such a prestigious Competition means so much to me. It will be amazing to be surrounded by so many talented violinists and to be a part of a world-class level of music making. I hope to be inspired and learn many new things. I cannot wait to travel to Geneva! I am sure it will be a fun, wonderful, and rewarding experience for me!”
Programme
Repertoire
- J.S. Bach Sonata No. 3 BWV 1016, movements 1+2
- Wieniawski Etude-Caprice, Op.18, No. 4
- - Freestyle improvisation
- Suk Selection from Four Pieces Op. 17, Nos. 3 & 4
- Piazzolla Histoire du Tango, Café 1930
- Beethoven Violin Sonata No. 4
- Wieniawski Polonaise No. 1 in D major
