Born in Japan 1991, Soushi began studying clarinet at the age of 12. He graduate from Tokyo University of the Arts. He won 1st prize in the 33rd Japan wind and Percussion Competition in Tokyo. He won 1st prize in the 87th Japan music competition and audience prize. He’s teachers during his studies include Rie Arima, Jun Tsukimura, Kaori Sakaemura, Masaharu Yamamoto and Kei Ito. Principal clarinet player of Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra.

Program

1st round

Patricia Gil Jiménez / Rhythms and tones for the Angels for clarinet and electronics
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart / Concerto 1st movement