Shushi Hori, Violin

Shushi Hori began his violin study at the age of 3. His first public appearance was at the age of 10, performed Mozart Violin Concerto K218 with Suzuki Festival Orchestra in Matsumoto Civic Hall. At the age of ten, he entered Toho School of Music pre-college division in Tokyo. He was regularly selected by school to perform in various venues in Tokyo. He was a finalist in the All Japan Musical Competition for the Students Tokyo division in three consecutive years.

Later, Mr. Hori came to US to continue his violin study at Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan. He has studied with internationally recognized teachers such as Koji Toyoda, Kenji Kobayashi, and Aaron Rosand. Mr. Hori has performed in numerous master classes by prestigious musicians such as Julia Fischer, Mikhail Kopelman, Victor Danchenko, and Zakhal Bron. He has completed his degree at Manhattan School of music, where he studied with Isaac Malkin. 

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