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Naoko

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Exhibitions

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A native of Yokohama, Japan, harpist Naoko is currently the principal harpist of the Dallas Wind Symphony. She has appeared as a soloist with the New Philharmonic of Irving, the Dallas Asian American Youth Orchestra, and Musica Piazza at Casals Hall in Tokyo, Japan. She is active as a chamber musician, having appeared at the "Cliburn at the Modern" series with composer Sebastian Currier, the Fine Arts Chamber Players in Dallas, and the Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth. Her musical training began at the Preparatory Division of the Manhattan School of Music, followed by three years of study with the renowned harp pedagogue Alice Chalifoux at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree in both Harp and Piano.

Harpist

Weddings

Listen to Naoko by Clicking the Song Samples Below!

Air on the G String Allegretto "Spring", Op. 8, No. 1 Meditation from "Thais"
Clair de Lune La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin Andante Cantabile
Theme and Variations Andante from Violin Sonata No. 2 Andante from Violin Sonata No. 5
COMMENTS & KUDOS

"I am so glad I hired Naoko Nakamura to provide the harp music for my wedding. She was very professional, easy to contact and easy to work with. She played the exact pieces I requested, and the processional was well timed. Her performance was beautiful. I received many comments from my guests about how they enjoyed her music. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing harp music."

 - Teresa, bride

“Naoko was very professional and courteous. She was on time and played to perfection. It sounded so great we actually had some people this it was a recording. I would definitely refer Naoko to anyone. My new wife and i cannot thank her enough."

 - Brandon, groom

"Amazing, perfect, beautiful, angelic! What an honor for us to have an amazing artist like Naoko! She

watched the ceremony and cued herself through the entire ceremony!"

 - Robin, bride

"Naoko did a great job!"

 - Karla, event coordinator

"She was wonderful! Very professional & incredibly talented. A perfect choice!"

 - Becky, private event host

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