BASSOON

Takako Kunugi

Takako Kunugi, born and raised in Japan, began her studies on modern bassoon at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. In 2000, she won the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Debut Concert competition in the woodwind section, marking a significant milestone in her career. After completing her studies, she discovered her passion for the baroque bassoon, adding it to her repertoire. She also established herself as a modern bassoonist, performing as principal bassoon with the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra and collaborating with orchestras such as the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra and Bach Collegium Japan.