Tomohiro Arita
Viola
Blood type BScorpio
Age started playing the instrument
3 years old (violin), 15 years old (viola)
Favorite part of the instrument
The C-string!
Made his way to Germany after graduating from Tokyo University of the Arts. Completed the master’s program at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler Berlin with the highest marks. Joined The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen in 2017 and the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra in 2019. Appeared in regular and overseas tour performances and CD recordings as an academy student during his two years at each institution. Performed as part of the Verbier Festival Academy and Lucerne Festival Academy in Switzerland and in tour performances by the Estonian Festival Orchestra. Has appeared in the Miyazaki International Music Festival, “Untitled Concert” on tv asahi, and more in Japan. Has studied under Toshihiko Ichitsubo and Simone von Rahden thus far and performed alongside the Geidai Philharmonic Orchestra as a soloist. Currently serves as a viola player in the Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra and the JNO.