Noriko Kawamura: A Vocal Specialist with Global Experience

Below is a concise summary of Noriko Kawamura’s professional profile:

Profile
• Specialty: Vocal performance, particularly German Lieder and Italian opera.
• Teaching Experience:
• An expert in international breathing and vocal techniques, offering guidance not only to vocalists but also to instrumentalists.
• Chairperson of the Basel International Online Music Competition, supporting musicians worldwide.

Education and Career
• Education: Graduated from the Vocal Music Department at Tokyo University of the Arts (2008) and completed the Nikikai Opera Studio program (2009).
• Performance Career:
• Active as an opera and German Lieder singer in Tokyo and Nagoya.
• Notable roles include Kundry in Wagner’s Parsifal, Orlofsky in J. Strauss’ Die Fledermaus, and the title role in Bizet’s Carmen.
• International Experience:
• From 2015 to 2019, she trained in Europe under the recommendation of conductor Jun Märkl.
• Debuted as Waltraute in Wagner’s Götterdämmerung at the Bayreuth Festival, earning international recognition.

Teaching and Jury Experience
• Hosts masterclasses for opera singers and vocalists, mentoring professionals in the field.
• Serves as a jury member in international music competitions, discovering and supporting young talents.

Teaching Style
• Provides personalized lessons tailored to each student.
• Offers specific guidance on repertoire selection, vocal techniques, diction, and expressive performance.
• Teaches in German and English, accommodating international students.

Other Activities
• Active as an interpreter for world-renowned vocalists, promoting music education and cultural exchange both in Japan and abroad.
• Serves as a bridge between the Japanese and European music worlds, supporting numerous musicians.

Noriko Kawamura is widely respected in the fields of vocal performance and music education for her extensive experience and expertise. She is a trusted figure among her students and the broader music community.