Yohta Minakami
Bassoon
Blood type OPisces
Age started playing the instrument
12 years old
Favorite part of the instrument
Its weapon-like appearance.
Born in Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki in 1993. Principal Bassoonist of the Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra. Core member of the Japan National Orchestra and member of the PANDA Wind Orchestra. Played guest performances as Principal Bassoonist in orchestras across Japan that include the Saito Kinen Orchestra and the Mito Chamber Orchestra. Has made appearances in the Miyazaki International Music Festival, the Kitakyushu International Music Festival, and the Tokyo Spring Music Festival, among others. Has performed alongside the New Japan Philharmonic as a soloist and made appearances on NHK-FM’s “Recital Passio.” Selected for awards in the Bassoon Category of the 33rd Japan Wind and Percussion Competition and in the Woodwind Category of the 13th Tokyo Music Competition. Studied under Koji Okazaki and Masaru Yoshida. Received instruction from Mor Biron at the Eva Lind Music Academy Tirol. Stars as the main personality on the “Rajioke.” radio program on Rainbow Town FM every Wednesday night from 10:30.
