Akiko Nakajima

Akiko Nakajima is a Japanese soprano and academic faculty member at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK) in the Faculty of Performing Arts, where she has taught since February 2016. She serves as General Director of the Gunma Opera Academy 'Noura-Juku' and Artistic Advisor at the Mozarthaus Vienna. Her career spans international opera stages and artistic direction.

• Specialization in classical and early music opera roles
• Founder and director of innovative cross-cultural productions like Mugen Noh - Pierrot Lunaire
• Active in music festivals and recording projects at venues such as the Musikverein

Scientific Awards & Recognitions:

• Australian Singing Competition (1990) - First Prize
• European Broadcasting Union Award for Alcina production
• Opernwelt Best Young Artist of the Year nomination

Her academic contributions focus on vocal pedagogy, operatic performance, and bridging European classical traditions with Japanese artistic concepts. She continues to shape opera education while maintaining her performance career.