Asuka is …
from Tokyo, studied in Amsterdam and now resides in Leeds, UK.
東京出身、オランダ・アムステルダムにて研鑽後、イギリス・リーズ在住のバロックヴァイオリン奏者、鷲見明香（すみあすか）のウェブサイトです。
Asuka is…
the winner of the 2013 Romanus Weichlein Prize at International H.I.F.Biber Competition 2013 held in St.Florian, Austria. See more Bio.
Asuka is …
An enthusiastic violin tutor (Otley in Leeds) especially great for beginners. Check Lesson Page.
Asuka aims to…
bring high quality early music performance to her local. Check Otley Baroque concert series.
Asuka is…
honoured to be appointed as a leader of Leeds Baroque Choir & Orchestra directed by Peter Holman from 2021.
Asuka is…
an admirer of Arcangello Corelli, “the Orpheus of the Baroque era”. Her interest in Corelli made her the researcher of Bolognese violin school.
Asuka is…
in favor of 17th century German/Austrian music, such as Biber, Rosenmüller, Buxtehude etc…she feels the intimate soul in their works. Check sound/video
Asuka loves…
to travel around, especially in Italy anytime. She is very familiar more than 10 cities and believes she knows the best brioche and capuccino options in each.
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Asuka Sumi, Baroque Violin 