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Yamaha Music Scholarship Students Concert

Yamaha Music Promotion Foundation, led by Chairman Takuya Nakada and based in Meguro, Tokyo, announces the inaugural concert featuring its scholarship students. Scheduled for August 31, 2025, at the prestigious Yamaha Hall in Chūō, Tokyo, this event will highlight the talents of promising young musicians selected for the Yamaha Music Scholarship Program.

The concert will be conducted by Shun Ooi, a music producer and a former scholarship student, who will guide five outstanding young musicians selected for the years 2022 to 2024. This initiative, initiated in 1999, aims to support gifted individuals with aspirations to excel in the music industry, thereby contributing to cultural development both domestically and internationally.

The concert not only serves as a platform for these students to showcase their skills but also aims to raise awareness about Yamaha's commitment to music education and support for emerging talent. Attendees are invited to enjoy and appreciate the journey of these young musicians as they prepare for bright futures in the competitive world of music.

Concert Details

• - Event Title: Yamaha Music Scholarship Students Concert
• - Organizer: Yamaha Music Promotion Foundation
• - Co-organizer: Yamaha Corporation
• - Date: August 31, 2025 (Sunday)
• - Venue: Yamaha Hall, Ginza, Chūō, Tokyo
• - Opening Time: 15:00
• - Concert Start: 15:30
• - Estimated End Time: 17:40
• - Performers:

- Shota Kaya (Piano)
- Kaito Mizuno (Piano)
- Yuriko Takemoto (Violin)
- Kaori Furusawa (Violin)
- Hayato Kodama (Trumpet)

• - Music Producer: Shun Ooi
• - Ticket Price: 2,000 yen (including tax) - Available on ePlus (Admission not allowed for children not yet in school)
• - Official Site: Yamaha Music Scholarship Concert

Program Outline

Part 1

• - J.S. Bach: Concerto in D Major BWV 972 - Hayato Kodama (Trumpet), Kaito Mizuno (Piano)
• - H.I.F. Biber: Passacaglia in G Minor - Yuriko Takemoto (Violin)
• - R. Schumann: Violin Sonata No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 121 - Kaori Furusawa (Violin), Shota Kaya (Piano)
• - B. Bartók: Three Transylvanian Folk Songs BB45b - Kaito Mizuno (Piano)
• - F. Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody S.244 No. 15 - Shota Kaya (Piano)
• - P. Hindemith: Piano Sonata No. 2 in G Major - Shota Kaya (Piano)

Part 2

• - B. Martinu: Sonata for Two Violins and Piano H.213 - Kaori Furusawa (Violin), Yuriko Takemoto (Violin), Shun Ooi (Piano)
• - W. A. Mozart: Canon for Two Violins KV Anh.C10.16 No. 1 - Yuriko Takemoto (Violin), Kaori Furusawa (Violin)
• - M. Ravel: La Valse - Shota Kaya (Piano), Kaito Mizuno (Piano)
• - G. Gershwin (arr. Mio Ko Yokoyama): Rhapsody in Blue - Yuriko Takemoto (Violin), Kaori Furusawa (Violin), Hayato Kodama (Trumpet), Kaito Mizuno (Piano), Shota Kaya (Piano)

Featured Performers

Yuriko Takemoto (Violin / 2024 Scholarship Student)

A rising star from Kanagawa Prefecture, Yuriko is a graduate of Tokyo University of the Arts and has studied in Germany, achieving exceptional accolades.

Kaori Furusawa (Violin / 2024 Scholarship Student)

Raised across various countries, Kaori has won multiple prestigious competitions and continues to excel in her studies and performances in Germany.

Hayato Kodama (Trumpet / 2024 Scholarship Student)

Originally from Kushiro, Hokkaido, Hayato has gained national recognition for his achievements in music competitions and collaborations with esteemed orchestras.

Kaito Mizuno (Piano / 2023 Scholarship Student)

Kaito is celebrated for his performances in both Japan and Hungary, showcasing his talents in various prestigious venues and festivals.

Shota Kaya (Piano / 2022 Scholarship Student)

With a unique teaching method, Shota balances his concert performances with mentoring young students seeking success in music.

About Yamaha Music Scholarship Program

Since its inception in 1999, the Yamaha Music Funding Program serves to support aspiring musicians, fostering excellence in music and contributing to the growth of musical culture worldwide. For 2025, six deserving students will be the beneficiaries of this initiative.

Join us in celebrating the extraordinary talents of these young musicians and the positive impact of Yamaha’s ongoing support for music education!