Yoko Yamada-Selvaggio, Piano
Performances by Yoko Yamada-Selvaggio
| Composer | Title | Date | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johann Sebastian Bach | Flute Sonata in e minor, BWV 1034 | 04/29/2009 |
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| Frank Martin | Ballade | 04/29/2009 |
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| Robert Kritz | Blues Reflection, from Two Studies in Blue | 04/29/2009 |
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| Jules Massenet | Meditation from Tais | 04/29/2009 |
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Yoko Yamada-Selvaggio (Y.Yamada-S), Piano
Biography
Pianist Yoko
Yamada-Selvaggio was born in Hamamatsu, Japan, and began her career as
pianist while studying at the Toho High School of Music. After winning third
prize in the All-Japan Student Music Competition, she gave concerts throughout
Japan. Yamada-Selvaggio received a
Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance from Toho Gakuen School of music and
a Master of Music degree in Piano performance from the New England Conservatory
of Music in Boston. During that time, she won the soloist competition and played
with the NEC Orchestra. She also appeared on WGBH in Boston and performances on
WFMT in Chicago. She has performed as a collaborator with professors of Northwestern
University and member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. In her career, she has
performed over 200 pieces for brass and woodwind. Currently, Yamada-Selvaggio
performs as a collaborating pianist throughout the United States, Europe, and
Japan.