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Trumpet: Atsushi Takahashi

Osamu Takahashi, trumpet

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Born in Toyama Prefecture. Graduated from Senzoku Gakuen University after attending Senzoku Gakuen Uozu Junior College. Studied trumpet under Naohiro Tsuken, Yukihiro Sekiyama, and Sachio Fusakazaka. 1st place in the 65th Japan Music Competition Trumpet Division. 1st place in the 13th Japan Wind and Percussion Competition, Trumpet Division. In recognition of these achievements, he received the Toyama Prize and other awards from the Toyama Prefectural Future Foundation. In 1996, he joined the Shinsei Nippon Symphony Orchestra (currently the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra) as an assistant Chief player. In 1999, he became the Chief player of the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, which he continues to this day. He is also the Chief trumpet player of the Tokyo Mozart Players. Other members include Japan Chamber Orchestra, Tokyo Metropolitan Brass Quintet, Nagisa Brass Soloisten, TRUMPET ENSEMBLE "THE MOST". Regular performances at Kirishima International Music Festival, Miyazaki International Music Festival, Hofu Music Festival, Saito Kinen Festival Matsumoto, etc. He has been welcomed as a soloist by orchestras, brass bands, and the Kirishima International Music Festival. Visiting professor at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, visiting professor at Ueno Gakuen University, and lecturer at Tokyo College of Music.