Rui Ozawa, an award-winning Japanese saxophonist and member of the Parero Saxophone Quartet, excels in both solo and chamber music performances.
A winner of numerous international competitions, she actively contributes to the development of the saxophone repertoire.
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Rui Ozawa – Saxophonist and Chamber Musician
Rui Ozawa is a renowned Japanese saxophonist, recognized for her solo and chamber music performances.
An Academic Excellence
She began her musical training at the Senzoku University of Music (Japan), before continuing her studies in France. She first attended the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Cergy-Pontoise (CRR de Cergy-Pontoise), then the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris (CNSMDP), where she earned a Master's degree with the highest honors, as well as a Master's degree in Chamber Music as a member of the Rayuela Ensemble.
International Awards and Competitions
Throughout her career, Rui Ozawa has won numerous prestigious awards:
➤ 2nd Prize at the Japan Wind and Percussion Competition.
➤ Honorary Prize at the Léopold Bellan International Competition.
➤ 2nd Prize at the Dreux Saxophone Competition.
➤ 3rd Prize at the Andorra International Saxophone Competition.
➤ 2nd Awarded a prize at the Adolphe Sax International Competition in Dinant (Belgium), becoming the highest-ranked female saxophonist in the competition's history.
A career dedicated to chamber music
In addition to her activities as a soloist, Rui Ozawa is a committed chamber musician. Since 2016, she has been a member of the Parero Saxophone Quartet, an innovative ensemble that explores different musical genres and collaborates with numerous artists and composers. Their original approach allows them to perform a diverse repertoire, captivating a wide audience.
An influential artist
Through her virtuoso interpretations and her commitment to contemporary music, Rui Ozawa contributes to the evolution of the saxophone and the expansion of its repertoire.
