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English handbell soloist Michiko Fujita's original piece "Banri Ikkuu" in a luxurious two-piano version. Live footage from the commemorative concert for the completion of the practice handbell "Prologue" held on February 21, 2025, at J:COM Urayasu Music Hall, Harmony Hall. This two-piano version, composed by Mr. Koki Tajiri, the creator of "Banri Ikkuu," was a gift to Fujita, who successfully developed the original handbell. The arrangement for two pianos expressed an even more grand world view and concluded the concert with a powerful performance.
A professional English handbell soloist, one of the few in the world, based in Japan. She performs classic masterpieces and popular songs with her unique expression, captivating people across generations and cultures.Her artistry is highly acclaimed internationally, having won the Grand Prize at the "Hamano Kaze Competition 2023," a competition affiliated with PITINA, the Grand Prize in the percussion category at the Harmony International Music Competition 2024, and second place in the percussion category at the Medici International Music Competition 2024. Additionally, she was a finalist in the folk instruments category of the 25th Osaka International Music Competition and won the silver prize in the percussion professional category at the EUTERPE MUSIC AWARDS 2024.In 2025, she received the gold prize in the percussion professional category and the Excellent Creativity Special Award at the Debussy International Music Competition. Furthermore, she secured second place in Group L of the percussion category at the American International Music Competition 2025 and won the gold prize in the percussion professional category at the Virtuoso International Music Award 2025, solidifying her international reputation.
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