Originally from Japan, NatsukoMineghishi has lived in Tokyo, Perth, Melbourne and Amsterdam before coming back to Melbourne. She has herBachelor of Music with Honours and Master of Music from the University of Melbourne. She has received numerous scholarships and awards whilst studying music in Australia which enabled her to study at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam in 2003. In 2005, Natsuko had her final recital for her Master of Music in Contemporary Music through Non-Western Technique, where she resulted to be the recipient of the highest score in the course.
Natsuko is an active performer and she has been performing as a soloist as well as a singer in some ensembles. She has strong passion for theatrical pieces in particular. Since 2000, it has been her ambition to have concerts which introduce contemporary repertoires of Japanese Art Songs. One of her projects has been accepted by Het Concertgebouw Lunchtime Concert Series, where she had her solo recital in January 2005.
In 2007, Natsuko is running Japanese Art Song Concert Series at Chapel off Chapel in Melbourne. The three concert series are supported by the City of Stonnington. She will also have solo concerts in London in July. She is also a member of Klank Collective ensemble.
Natsuko is also a serious Karate practitioner. For further information, please visit www.karyukaikarate.com