Manami Suzuki -

Originally from Osaka, Japan , she was inspired to enter the Hamamatsu competition after watching the 10th edition on YouTube in 2018.

Manami Suzuki is a renowned Japanese classical pianist who gained international prominence as the first Japanese and first female winner of the prestigious in 2024. Musical Career and Major Awards manami suzuki

Following her Hamamatsu victory, she released a solo recital disc with Orchid Classics. The album features works by Schubert (notably Sonata D 894 ), Bach , Haydn , Fauré , and Szymanowski . Originally from Osaka, Japan , she was inspired

She has studied under several distinguished teachers, including Chikako Inagaki , Yoshiaki Sato , Rie Ishii , and Katsunori Ishii . The album features works by Schubert (notably Sonata

Won First Prize, the Chamber Music Award, and the Audience Prize. Her winning performance featured Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra.