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Akiko Ebi

b. 1953

Japanese pianist

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About Akiko Ebi

Born 1953. Akiko Ebi is a French pianist, composer, university teacher and musician.

is a Japanese-French pianist.

Ebi was born in Osaka. She studied at the Tokyo University of the Arts, and won the piano prize of the 41st Music Competition of Japan. Her international career began with her winning second prize in the 1975 Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud Competition in Paris. She continued her studies with Aldo Ciccolini at the Conservatoire de Paris. In 1980, she won fifth prize at the X International Chopin Piano Competition, after which Martha Argerich, who was a member of the jury, took patronage over her.

Ebi is one of the major pianists of our time and her international career continues with performances around the world, with annual tours in Japan, and annual appearances at international music festivals including Festival de La Roque-d'Anthéron in France, the Echternach Music Festival in Luxembourg, and La Folle Journée in France.

Recordings Ebi has recorded works by Chopin, Brahms, Liszt, Franck and others. Among her most noteworthy recordings are the two discs "Music of Hikari ÅŒe" of works by the Japanese composer Hikari ÅŒe.

Awards 1975 – second prize in the 16th Long-Thibaud Competition 1980 – fifth prize (no fourth was awarded) in the 10th International Chopin Piano Competition 1981 – Leeds International Piano Competition 1993 – French government Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, distinction 2002 – Japanese Exxon-Mobile Music Prize

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Important facts

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Education
Tokyo University of the Arts, Conservatoire de Paris
Employers
Nihon University, Tokyo University of the Arts, Toho Gakuen School of Music
Awards
Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Akiko Ebi?

Japanese pianist (1953-)

When was Akiko Ebi born?

Akiko Ebi was born on 7 July 1953 in Osaka Prefecture.

What is Akiko Ebi's occupation?

Akiko Ebi is a pianist, composer, university teacher and musician.

What nationality is Akiko Ebi?

Akiko Ebi is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Akiko Ebi

· Wikidata: Q969489

· DBpedia: Akiko Ebi

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