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Percussion: Hatsumi Nitta

Hatsumi Nitta, percussion

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music.

He has won top prizes in numerous competitions, including the Japan Classical Music Competition and the JILA Music Competition. He also won first place in the ensemble category and a special jury prize at the 1st Super Classic Audition, hosted by SKYperfecTV, which had over 2000 participants. He has contributed arrangements and performances to two compilation albums released by Epic Records (SONY).

In addition, he has expanded his activities to include performing with orchestras both domestically and internationally, musicals, concerts with various artists, film scores and CD recordings, and live performances on YouTube and TV. He has participated annually as a multi-percussionist in Tatsuya Ishii's concert "EARTHMIND" since 2021. He will also participate as a multi-percussionist in Kiyoshi Hikawa's "KIINA'S LAND2 2026-2027".

His undeniable technical skills, meticulous approach, and inherent cheerfulness have earned him immense trust from all quarters. He is a member of the Pacific Philharmonia Tokyo (Tokyo New City Orchestra) and a part-time lecturer at Kunitachi College of Music.