Kanami Araki
Oboe
Blood type BLibra
Age started playing the instrument
Its endearing timbre that is mainly a product of its slight clumsiness.
Favorite part of the instrument
9 years old
First Japanese and Asian participant to win first prize (the Taiga Award) at the International Oboe Competition of Japan upon its 11th holding in Karuizawa, where she also won the Audience Award. Recipient of the 27th Idemitsu Music Award. Performed in a Japan tour as part of an oboe trio after receiving recognition from oboe great Heinz Holliger. Performed her debut recital at the Spring Festival in Tokyo, after which she has been widely active not only with solo performances but also chamber and modern music performances, premieres of new musical works, recordings of background music, and more.
Member of Ensemble FOVE, an up-and-coming music ensemble.
Served as principal player in the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra until March 2023. Currently performs under contract as part of the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra.