Rie Kibayashi

Born in 1989 in Kyoto, Japan, she completed her studies with distinction in Tokyo and Karlsruhe. In addition to her work as a soloist, she is also a sought-after chamber musician. Together with the “Piano Trio Hannari,” she has received numerous awards, including the Mendelssohn University Competition, and has performed in renowned venues such as the Konzerthaus Berlin, the Elbphilharmonie, and the Alte Oper Frankfurt.

She is currently studying piano chamber music at the Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts, where she has also been teaching since autumn 2022.

(source: https://hidalgofestival.de/speaker/rie-kibayashi/)