Danjulo Ishizaka

Danjulo Ishizaka is a Professor of Cello at the Berlin University of the Arts (Faculty of Music) and the Basel Music Academy, recognized globally as one of the most outstanding cellists of his generation for his distinctive timbre and expressive musicality.

His formative training occurred in Berlin under Boris Pergamenschikow and Tabea Zimmermann, with significant mentorship from Bernhard Greenhouse, György Kurtág, Menahem Pressler, and the Amadeus Quartet. Mstislav Rostropovich provided pivotal guidance during the final phase of his career through personal consultations and concert collaborations.

Ishizaka maintains an intensive international performance schedule across Europe, the USA, China, Russia, and Japan, collaborating with premier orchestras including the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and Vienna Symphony Orchestra under conductors such as Christoph Eschenbach and Sir Andrew Davis. He regularly performs with artists like Gidon Kremer and Tabea Zimmermann at major festivals including BBC Proms, Verbier Festival, and Kronberg Cello Festival.

His distinguished accolades include:

• ARD Competition First Prize
• Emanuel Feuermann Grand Prix
• International Lutoslawski Competition First Prize
• Cassado Competition First Prize
• Hideo Saito Memorial Fund Award (2012)
• Echo Klassik Prize
• Gramophone Award

While actively teaching at two leading music institutions, no information about current advisees, research grants, or dedicated research facilities is provided in the available documentation. His professional focus remains centered on performance, pedagogy, and artistic development through his dual professorial appointments.