Momoro Ono

Momoro Ono, DMA, is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Fine & Performing Arts at Creighton University's College of Arts and Sciences. Born in Yokohama, Japan, he studied piano under notable mentors like Adele Marcus at Juilliard and Leon Fleisher at Peabody Conservatory, earning degrees under full scholarships.

• Education:
  • Bachelor's and Master's in Piano from Juilliard School
  • Artist Diploma and Doctorate from Peabody Conservatory

His research focuses on solo piano performance and chamber music. As an accomplished pianist, he has performed with the Baltimore Symphony and Pittsburgh Symphony, and recitals at venues like the Kennedy Center. He co-founded the Kimono Duo with his wife, violinist Heejoung Kim, after studying with members of the Guarneri Quartet.

Notable awards include the Silver Medal at the Three Rivers International Piano Competition (1980) and First Prize at the Gina Bachauer Memorial Competition (Juilliard). He has also presented master classes and recitals at institutions such as Seoul National University and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.