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CodeDS/UK/6725
NameUchida; Dame; Mitsuko (20 December 1948); DBE; Japanese-born British classical pianist
Dates20 December 1948
GenderFemale (cisgender)
Place of Birth/OriginAtami, Shizuoka, Japan (born)
RelationshipsPartner of Robert Cooper (retired diplomat)
BiographyDame Mitsuko Uchida DBE iis a classical pianist and conductor, born in Japan and naturalised in Britain, particularly noted for her interpretations of Mozart and Schubert. She has appeared with many notable orchestras, recorded a wide repertory with several labels, won numerous awards and honours, and has since 2013 been Artistic Director of the Marlboro Music School and Festival, the only musician to be its sole Artistic Director since co-founder Rudolf Serkin. She has also conducted several major orchestras.

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