Atsuko Seta

Born in Osaka Japan, living in Poland as a Honorable Citizen of Szczawno-Zdrój city.
Artistic Director of Chiangmai Ginastera International Music Festival.
Honorary Professor of Payap University Thailand.

Atsuko Seta was starting her career as a pianist, mentored by Argentine pianist Eduardo Delgado.
In 1996, Atsuko won the Top prize of the Masterplayers International Music Competition in Italy. Her talent has beennoticed by the president conductor Maestro Richard Schumacher.
"This phenomenal Japanese pianist has played to standing ovations. One of the greatest pianists I have ever heard !" (Richard Schumacher)

2008 - 2018 she has been living in Thailand Chiangmai, performing many Solo Recitals and Piano Concertos with Chiangmai Philharmonic Orchestra. She was teaching as a Guest Professor at Payap University Music Department. In April 2015, she organized Japan Concert Tour with her students, this was aired on Japanese TV.
In 2016 She founded Chiangmai Ginastera International Music Festival and Competition, now she is continuing to work wonderfully as an Artistic Director.

In 2018 She moved to Poland, living with her husband in Szczawno-Zdroj city where she was awarded the title of Honorary Citizen.
Official Website http://atsuko-pianist.com

Prize and Jury
1993 Best Soloist Prize of All Japan Musicia's Association Competition
1996 Masterplayers Prize of Masterplayers International Music Competition in Italy 2003 Music Critic Club Prize in Japan
2004 IBLA GRAND PRIZE in Italy <Ginastera Special Award>
1996 A Jury of Classic Music Competition in Japan
1997~1999 A Jury of Masterplayers International Music Competition in Swizerland
2014 A Jury of Hong Kong International Music Competition for young pianists in China
2016-2017 A Jury of Chiangmai Ginastera International Music Competition in Thiland
2017 A Jury of Rovere d'Oro International Music Competition in Italy
2018 A Jury of Scriabin International Piano Competion in Italy