Dr. Kenji Fujimura is a distinguished pianist and chamber musician of international repute. His recent recordings include the Complete Violin Sonatas of George Frederick Pinto and "The Messiaen Nexus," awarded the 2014 Limelight Chamber Music Recording of the Year in collaboration with violinist Elizabeth Sellars, and the "Complete Piano Music of William Hurlstone" awarded as Musicweb International Recording of the Month. Forthcoming projects encompass solo piano compositions by Theodore Dubois, Ernest Guiraud, Leo Livens, and others, as well as a compilation of British piano sonatas.

In addition to his performance accolades, Kenji is a multi-award-winning composer whose works have been showcased in the USA, Romania, Australia, and beyond. He has garnered prestigious honours, including the Asian Composers Festival Award and the William Lincer Foundation Award. Recent commissions include the premieres of new works for solo piano and ensembles. His compositions are distributed globally by Universal Edition.

As a highly respected educator, Kenji's tertiary teaching career spans over three decades, including significant roles as Deputy/Acting Head of School and Associate Professor of Piano at Monash University. He currently serves as Executive Director of the International Academy of Musical Arts, Patron of the Association of Eisteddfod Societies of Australia, Examiner for the Australian Music Examinations Board, and Associate Lecturer at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, while also maintaining a selective private music studio in Melbourne. He is also invited frequently to conduct masterclasses and serve as judge for competitions globally.

 

Kenji completed the four-year Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree in two-years at The University of Melbourne and subsequently pursued his Postgraduate studies in Melbourne and London, receiving scholarships and accolades as a pianist, fortepianist, and chamber musician. In recognition of his significant contributions to the music profession, he was elected an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music in London in 2015. For further details, please visit www.kenjimusic.com.