2024 Radda Rise International String Competition
Satoru Yahata
Third Prize
•Category 2
Born on April 8, 2010, in Takarazuka City, Hyogo, Japan, Satoru Yahata is a passionate and accomplished violinist. She began her musical journey at the age of five and is currently studying under Professor Mauro Iurato. Dedicated to delivering moving performances, Satoru has participated in numerous prestigious competitions and international music academies, including the Talent Music Summer Courses & Festival in Brescia, the International Music Academy ORPHEUS in Vienna, and the International Summer Academy Mozarteum in Salzburg.
Satoru's impressive achievements include the Grand Prize at the 2023 Radda Rise International String Competition (Category 2), the Excellence Award at the 9th Kariya International Music Competition, and the 1st Absolute Prize in Category C of the 12th “Città di Massa” International Competition. In 2022, she earned the Gold Prize in the Young Artist Category at the Inzai International Music Competition and numerous other accolades, including top prizes at the London International Music Competition, World Classical Music Awards, and Best Classical Musicians Awards.
Her earlier successes include 1st Prize at the 2019 International Junior Music Competition, multiple honors at the Kobe International Music Competition (2020, 2022), and significant recognitions at the Osaka International Music Competition and Beten Music Competition. With a repertoire of achievements spanning international stages and rigorous competitions, Satoru continues to inspire with her dedication to the violin and her unwavering pursuit of musical excellence.