Haruna Miyake facts for kids

Haruna Miyake (三宅 榛名, Miyake Haruna, born 20 September 1942 in Tokyo) is a talented Japanese pianist and composer. She is also known by the name Haruna Shibata. Haruna Miyake was born in Tokyo, Japan. She began her musical journey there, studying music from a young age.

When she was just 14 years old, Haruna Miyake made her first big performance as a pianist. She played music by Mozart with the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra. This was a very impressive start to her career!

Becoming a Musician

After her debut, Haruna Miyake continued to study music. She went to the Juilliard School of Music in New York City. This is a very famous school for artists and musicians.

Her Career as a Pianist and Composer

After finishing her studies, Haruna Miyake worked as both a pianist and a composer. She traveled around the United States, performing her music and playing the piano. She often works with another talented pianist and composer named Yuji Takahashi. They create music together.

Haruna Miyake is also a recognized composer. Her piece called Poem for String Orchestra won a special award, the Edward Benjamin Award. This shows how much her music is appreciated.

Haruna Miyake's Music Style

Haruna Miyake's music is special because it mixes different styles. She combines traditional Japanese sounds with Western music ideas. Sometimes, she even uses traditional Japanese instruments in her compositions. This makes her music unique and interesting to listen to.

Some of Her Compositions

Here are a few examples of the musical pieces Haruna Miyake has created:

• Why Not, My Baby? for a singer, piano, and trumpet
• Shiyoku
• Piano Concerto (a big piece for piano and orchestra)
• Fantasy for Milky Way Railroad
• Phantom of a Flower