Yu Kuwabara

Born in 1984 in Japan.

Kuwabara lives in Kashiwa-City/Japan. She has studied at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music since 2003. In 2005 Kuwabara participated in the International Ensemble Modern Academy in Tokyo.

Selected works: »Song of Urakara« for soprano and oboe (2004), WP Meguro Persimon Hall, Meguro, Tokyo/Japan; »Falling Garden« for flute, trombone, violoncello, percussion, cembalo (2005), WP Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall; »echoing and empty« for accordion solo (2006), WP Tokyo wander site, Stefan Hussong workshop concert; »Two Whales« for orchestra (2006) WP at Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall.

In 2005 and 2006 Kuwabara was received prizes in the 74th and 75th Music Competitions of Japan, and in 2004 in the 9th International Chamber Music Competition of Composition, Tokyo.