Yuko Tomeda

Born in Tokyo into a musical family, Yuko Tomeda first studied piano with her mother, followed by Aiko Iguchi and Kazuko Sumi. After attending a specialist music school in Tokyo, she continued her training in Berlin with Erich Andreas and György Sebők.

During her studies, she worked as a chamber music assistant at the then Hochschule der Künste and completed her Konzertexamen with distinction. She has won prizes in several competitions, including the Maria Canals International Music Competition in Barcelona.

Her concerts have taken her to Italy, Spain, Austria and Japan, as well as repeatedly to the Berlin Philharmonie. Her repertoire ranges from early Baroque music on harpsichord to contemporary compositions. As a chamber musician and song accompanist, she works in various ensembles and has taken part in several premieres.