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Born in Malaysia, Brandon started learning the koto when he attended
Melbourne University. His teachers include Miyama Mcqueen Tokita, Satsuki Odamura in Sydney, and Kazue Sawai in Tokyo. He has acquired both contemporary and classical repertoire for the koto and also plays the bass koto. From 2010 to 2012, Brandon was a live-in apprentice for the legendary Kazue Sawai in Tokyo.
In 2011, he ranked 2nd among all candidates in Japan for the Sawai Koto School’s instructor’s examination; officially obtaining his teaching license.
In 2014,he graduated with a Masters of Music from Monash University.
Since moving back to Australia, Brandon has travelled and performed in Sydney and Broome. He is now currently based in Melbourne. Brandon has performed at various venues and festivals throughout Melbourne, such as the National Gallery of Victoria, Robert Blackhood Hall (Monash University), RACV City Club, Globe to Globe Music Festival, and more.
Performances
From formal concerts in concert halls to private events,performances can be given anywhere. In addition, seminar workshops and school visits are also possible.
Born in Malaysia, Brandon started learning the koto when he attended
Melbourne University. His teachers include Miyama Mcqueen Tokita, Satsuki Odamura in Sydney, and Kazue Sawai in Tokyo. He has acquired both contemporary and classical repertoire for the koto and also plays the bass koto. From 2010 to 2012, Brandon was a live-in apprentice for the legendary Kazue Sawai in Tokyo.
In 2011, he ranked 2nd among all candidates in Japan for the Sawai Koto School’s instructor’s examination; officially obtaining his teaching license.
In 2014,he graduated with a Masters of Music from Monash University.
Since moving back to Australia, Brandon has travelled and performed in Sydney and Broome. He is now currently based in Melbourne. Brandon has performed at various venues and festivals throughout Melbourne, such as the National Gallery of Victoria, Robert Blackhood Hall (Monash University), RACV City Club, Globe to Globe Music Festival, and more.
Performances
From formal concerts in concert halls to private events,performances can be given anywhere. In addition, seminar workshops and school visits are also possible.
プロフィール
マレーシア、クアラルンプール生まれ。
メルボルン大学卒業。
大学から箏を学び、シドニーで小田村さつき氏、東京で沢井一恵氏に師事。箏、十七弦の古典曲と現代曲を修得。２０１１年、沢井箏曲院の講師優秀賞を修得。
演奏依頼
ホールでの本格的なコンサートから、楽しいライブまで幅広く対応いたします。イベントでのデモンストレーション演奏や、学校訪問でも ＯＫ。まずはお気軽にご相談ください。
マレーシア、クアラルンプール生まれ。
メルボルン大学卒業。
大学から箏を学び、シドニーで小田村さつき氏、東京で沢井一恵氏に師事。箏、十七弦の古典曲と現代曲を修得。２０１１年、沢井箏曲院の講師優秀賞を修得。
演奏依頼
ホールでの本格的なコンサートから、楽しいライブまで幅広く対応いたします。イベントでのデモンストレーション演奏や、学校訪問でも ＯＫ。まずはお気軽にご相談ください。