Miho Saegusa, violin

Violinist Miho Saegusa, a versatile chamber musician and orchestral leader, enjoys a multifaceted career that allows her to cherish the spirit of collaboration. She is a founding member of the Grammy-nominated Aizuri Quartet, branded by The New York Times as “genuinely exciting” and “imaginative” for its engaging and thought-provoking programs. The Quartet was awarded the 2022 Cleveland Quartet Award from Chamber Music America, Grand Prize at the M-Prize Chamber Arts Competition, along with top prizes at competitions in Osaka and Wigmore Hall in London. Memorable summers at the Marlboro Music Festival, Ravinia Steans Institute, and Aspen Music Festival and School ignited and nurtured her passion for chamber ensembles.

In addition to chamber music, Miho loves the energy and intimacy of chamber orchestras. She is a member and has served as an Artistic Director of the celebrated Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. For five seasons she was Concertmaster of the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, and has also performed with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, A Far Cry, East Coast Chamber Orchestra, Iris Orchestra, and Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra.

Miho is very grateful to her principal teachers Masao Kawasaki and Dorothy DeLay for encouraging curiosity. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University, and completed graduate work at The Juilliard School, earning her Master of Music and Artist Diploma. When touring, Miho creates memories of different places through food in addition to music. She likes to explore restaurants and farmers markets, and experiments with recipes when back at home.