Junko Hata

@ Pianist accompanist

Graduated from the Piano Department of the ‘Conservatoire National de Région de Versailles’ with first prize.
After returning to Japan, she performed as an accompanist in the singing class of Tokyo’s ‘Music & Media Arts’ school before returning to France.
Graduated from the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional (CRR) de Cergy-Pontoise in Piano Accompaniment, Chamber Music, Keyboard Harmony and Harpsichord departments with first prize.
Awarded 2nd prize at the ‘Concours International de Piano’ in Chatou and 3rd prize at the ‘Concours de Piano’ in Île de France.
While studying at the CRR de Cergy-Pontoise, performed as an exclusive accompanist for the Contemporary Dance Department as well as for the Classical Ballet department and the Instrumental Music Department.
Performed as an exclusive pianist for children’s opera by the Conservatoire and the Junior High School Music Department and co-starred with the orchestra.
She has also performed as an accompanist for the French National Music Teacher’s Diploma (Diplôme d’État de Musique) in the saxophone section.
Has held regular recitals in Paris and its region, and performed classical music as well as her own original works. After returning to Japan, she performed as an exclusive pianist and rehearsal pianist at the K-Ballet Company.
Currently works as a freelance pianist, performing for the Tokyo Ballet, the Paris Opera, the Royal Ballet’s gala performance, and the YAGP competition.
Also working as a French interpreter and conducting simultaneous translation for press conferences and interviews.