Chizu Miyamoto

Chizu Miyamoto is a Professor at the Faculty of Music at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna, specializing in piano accompaniment and chamber music. Holding a prestigious academic rank equivalent to Professor ("Univ.-Prof."), she has been affiliated with the university's String Instruments Department since 2005.

• Graduate of Toho-Gakuen University of Music (Tokyo) with degrees in concert performance, pedagogy, and music theory
• Collaborated with renowned ensembles like the Altenberg Trio
• Active accompanist at international masterclasses (Salzburg, Vienna, Portogruaro, Eilat, etc.)

Her research and artistic focus centers on:

• Collaborative piano techniques
• Historical performance practices
• Interdisciplinary chamber music pedagogy
• Music theory applications in performance

Notable achievements:

• Recipient of the David Oistrakh Competition's accompaniment diploma
• Founding member of the Suzaka Piano Trio
• Regular solo performer in Japan and Europe

She has maintained academic engagement through:

• Teaching instrumental accompaniment
• Coaching masterclasses globally
• Developing chamber music programs