Biography
Noriko has given a number of recitals in the past including Malvern Priory (solo recital, Aug 2004), a Wigmore Hall debut (Young Artists' Concert) with RNCM New Ensemble (May 2004), a concerto performance of Bruch's Violin Concerto at King Edward's School Vivartis Arts Festival (Oct 2003) and a lunchtime recital at St Bride's Church, London (Mar 1999).

Noriko is a member of the Ntombi Quartet. The quartet has performed at events and venues such as the Earthquake Appeal Gala Concert (Manchester); Toronto International Summer School on full scholarship; Kirishima Music Academy Chamber Music on full scholarship (Aug 2006); Upton Arts Group (Nov 2006); St Martin's Church, Birmingham (Dec 2006); Malvern Priory (Apr 2006) and Stockport Town Hall.

Noriko has taken masterclasses with Richard Ireland, Lucy Gould and Alasdair Tait (chamber music) at the RNCM. (2005 - 2006). She also took part in he Austrian Cultural Forum (London) Comtemporary Composition Workshop (May 2004) as a part of the 'Soundings' Festival.

Orchestral Work
Orchestras: Amadeus Orchestra, English Symphony Orchestra, Midlands Sinfonia, Orchestra Da Camera.

Noriko's orchestral work also includes English Symphony Orchestra (Summer 2003), English Symphony Youth Orchestra (Side by Side Project), Bravura String Orchestra (Apr 2001 - Feb 2003), Halle Orchestra (leader of Children's Workshops, Oct 2003 - May 2004), RNCM Symphony Orchestra (2004 - 2006), RNCM Opera (section / co-leader), RNCM Strings Orchestra, RNCM Chamber Orchestra, RNCM Repertoire Orchestra, New Ensemble, University of Manchester Symphony Orchestra (leader/co-leader), University of Manchester Chamber Orchestra, University of Manchester Baroque Orchestra, University of Manchester String Orchestra

Education
Noriko's graduate studies took place at Royal Northern College of Music (PGDip Perf 2005 & MPhil Perf 2006), University of Manchester (2000-2003, MusB(Hons).

Prizes and Awards
Noriko was a recipient of Newby Trust and the Margaret Westwood Memorial Award for continuing sutdies at the RNCM (Sept 2005).

Noriko has held music scholarships at King Edward's School, Witley (Sept 1998 - Jun 2000) and St David's School for Girls, Ashford (Sept 1993 - Jun 1996).

Teachers: Thomas Kemp, Professor Barry Cooper (Academic Tutor), Sylvia Haggard, Elizabeth Baldey, Catherine Lett and Leland Chen.

Noriko joined Morgensterns in June 2006

Noriko's web profile was last updated 25th Jul 2009

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