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Mitsuko Shirai was born on 28 May, 1947 in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, is a Japanese mezzo-soprano (born 1947). Discover Mitsuko Shirai's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 76 years old?
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Singer (mezzo-soprano) · academic |
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76 years old |
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Gemini |
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28 May 1947 |
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28 May |
| Birthplace |
Nagano Prefecture, Japan |
| Nationality |
Japan
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Mitsuko Shirai Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Mitsuko Shirai Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mitsuko Shirai worth at the age of 76 years old? Mitsuko Shirai’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer. She is from Japan. We have estimated Mitsuko Shirai's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Singer |
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Timeline
Mitsuko Shirai (born 28 May 1947) is a Japanese mezzo-soprano and music professor.
Born in Nagano, Shirai first trained in Tokyo before settling in Germany, where she completed her vocal studies with Elisabeth Schwarzkopf.
Between 1973 and 1976, she took prizes in competitions at Vienna, Zwickau, 's-Hertogenbosch, Athens, and Munich.
In 1973 Shirai formed a duo with the pianist Hartmut Höll.
The pair have toured extensively, performing repertory from Scarlatti to the complete vocal works of Anton Webern, and have given masterclasses in Europe, the USA and Israel.
She made her recital début in Tokyo in 1975, her European début in Amsterdam the following year.
1982 Robert-Schumann-Preis
Shirai has made occasional excursions into opera, including an admired Despina at Frankfurt in 1987, and has appeared in concert versions of Lucio Silla, Wagner's Das Liebesverbot, and Dukas's Ariane et Barbe-bleue.
Other orchestral appearances have been with the Berlin Philharmonic, New Japan Philharmonic, Atlanta Symphony, Nouvel Orchestre Philharmonique de Paris and the Vienna Symphony.
In 1989 she made her New York début at Carnegie Hall, in Ravel's ''Shéhérazade.
In 1992 she was appointed professor of singing at the Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe.
She has presented masterclasses at the Savonlinna Opera Festival, the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, and the Aldeburgh Festival, as well as in Switzerland, the USA, and at Isaac Stern's Jerusalem Music Centre.
1996 Großen Idemitsu-Musikpreis
In 1997 the two were awarded the ABC International Music Award.
1997 ABC International Music Award
2008 “Verdienstmedaille am violetten Band“ donated by the Emperor of Japan
2010 Bundesverdienstkreuz
2018 “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette” donated by the Emperor of Japan regarding her engagement for the German Lied and culture
2018 Ehrendoktorwürde by the University of Victoria / Canada (Dr. honoris causa)
