Masanori Oishi

After graduating from The Tokyo National University of Fine Arts undergraduate and graduate courses, Mr. Oishi entered the Conservatoire de Paris in 2001 and was given a Ministry of Culture overseas research grant from 2002 until 2004. While in France, he received prizes in the domestic competition U.F.A.M. in the Solo and Chamber Music Divisions. In 2004, he studied in Amsterdam. The following year, he participated in “A Special Concert by the Performers of Tomorrow,” sponsored by the Ministry of Culture. He also performed with the Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2005, he graduated with top honours both in the Saxophone Division and the Chamber Music Division as well as the Improvisation Division in 2006. He next completed the Conservatoire de Paris 3rd Division Chamber Music Course (saxophone quartet) in 2007. He has received support from the Yasuda Seimei Quality of Life Foundation and the Mayer Foundation. As a soloist as well as a member of a quartet (OSMOSE), Mr. Oishi has energetically performed both classical and contemporary music; he has also introduced new compositions by young composers. His participation in various music festivals includes the Oundle International Festival (England), and the Davos International Music Festival (Switzerland). In addition to his European performances, he has performed in other countries, such as Japan, Nigeria, Niger and China.