HIMARI
Violinist
Born in 2011, Japan (Age 15).
HIMARI has been described as a "once-in-a-century talent," captivating the global classical music scene as a sensational teen with her exceptional technique, imaginative interpretations, and deep expressiveness.
In March 2025, she made her debut as the youngest Asian soloist in a subscription concert with the Berliner Philharmoniker.
She began playing the violin at the age of three, studying under Koichiro Harada and Machie Oguri. At six, she performed with a professional orchestra, and in 2022, she was admitted to the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. She is currently studying under Ida Kavafian, a world-renowned mentor who has nurtured many leading soloists, further deepening her musical expression.
She has performed with prestigious orchestras including the Berliner Philharmoniker, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Moscow Philharmonic, Suisse Romande Orchestra, NHK Symphony Orchestra, and Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra. She has worked with esteemed conductors including Andris Nelsons, Sir Antonio Pappano, Jaap van Zweden, Jonathan Nott, Sebastian Weigle, Kahchun Wong, Manfred Honeck, Marin Alsop, Peter Oundjian, Vladimir Spivakov, Jean-Christophe Spinosi, Kazuyoshi Akiyama, and Tadaaki Otaka.
Since 2024, she has been represented by KD SCHMID, a leading German music agency, further expanding her international career. In 2025, she became the youngest artist to sign an exclusive contract with the prestigious Decca Classics and released her debut EP, HIMARI.
In July 2026, she made her soloist debuts at the Tanglewood Music Festival and Bravo! Vail Music Festival. In September 2026, her debut album "Debut" will be released. In April 2027, she is scheduled to make her Carnegie Hall debut with the Boston Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Andris Nelsons.
She is a recipient of the 52nd Ezoe Memorial Recruit Foundation Scholarship.
HIMARI performs on the 1732 Guarneri del Gesù "Ferni" (on generous loan from Chrisco Co., Ltd., CEO Akira Shimura).
Official Instagram: @himariviolin.official
Official YouTube Channel: @himariviolinofficial3104
Decca Classics Official Artist Page: deccaclassics.com
UNIVERSAL Classics Artist Page: universal-music.co.jp/himari
©Naruyasu Nabeshima
