Dr. Noi Otomasu
Pianist, Dr. Noi Otomasu is originally from Japan. She started her musical journey from the age of three. Since then Dr. Otomasu has performed throughout USA, Europe and Asia as a soloist, chamber pianist and lecturer.
In 2017, Dr. Otomasu got first prize from AFAF Romantic music competition and performed in Carnegie Hall(Weill recital hall). She is also prizewinner of competitions including Japan Classical music competition(2007) and Petrof Piano Competition(2012). In 2020, The recording “King Mangoberry,” in which she participated as a pianist with the Michigan State University Wind Symphony Band was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award.
Dr. Otomasu received her bachelor’s degree at the Toho gakuen school of Music(Tokyo)where she worked with Takako Takahashi and Koji Shimoda. She received her master’s degree and professional studies diploma from Manhattan School of Music(New York) where she studied with Philip Kawin. Her name was put in Deans list which is for promising students. Dr. Otomasu got her doctoral degree in piano performance Michigan State University on 2019, where she studied with Deborah Moriarty.
Dr. Otomasu also participated international music festivals including Chichibu International Music Festival(Japan), Euro Music festival(Germany), Mattheiser Summer Academy(Germany). In Mattheiser, her performance was reviewed as “Invitation of extraordinary experience”.
In addition, Dr. Otomasu directed concerts which focused variety of topics, not only piano solo but including Chamber music, American music, and music for young children. In addition, she had been working as a music editor during 2020-2023 .
Other than music, she enjoys walking, cooking, reading, movie watching and playing with her cat.
Education
2019 : DMA in Piano Performance.
Michigan State University (MI, US)
2016 : Professional Studies Degree in Piano Performance.
Manhattan School of Music (NY, US)
2015 : Master of Music in Piano Performance.
Manhattan School of Music (NY, US)
2013 : Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance.
Toho Gakuen School of Music (Tokyo, Japan)
Dr. Noi Otomasu 