Independent Music Award nomination for Diana Yukawa

Solo Violinist and Songwriter, Diana Yukawa joins a host of exceptional self-released and independent label artists, as well as other former major label acts nomineed in The 13th Independent Music Awards (The IMAs), the influential awards program for independent bands and fans.

Diana has been nominated for best Instrumental EP for Finding the Parallel, released on her own label, Longbody Music.

Yukawa comments “it's been a long musical journey I have been on to create the music I've been so passionate to make. I have been combining different sounds that I love and finding the right balance of electronic and acoustic.”

“My goal is to create music that connects with listeners and to also reach people who perhaps wouldn't ordinarily listen to my kind of music, or more "classical" and instrumental music. I want my music to evoke emotions… it's really as simple as that.”

Representing the broad spectrum of today’s global independent music scene, the Nominees in over 80 Album, Song, Music Video and Design categories were culled from thousands of submissions from North America, South America, Asia, Africa, Australia, Greenland and Europe.

Winners will be determined by a panel of influential artist and industry judges including Ann Wilson & Nancy Wilson, Sharon Jones, Laurie Anderson, Suzanne Vega, Meshell Ndegeocello, Chiddy Bang, Shelby Lynne, Joshua Redman, G. Love, Aoife O’Donovan, Jim Lauderdale, Chris Wood & Oliver Wood, Band Of Skulls, Judy Collins, Raul Midon, Bernie Worrell, Dennis Diken, Arturo Sandoval, Alan Light (Live From The Artists Den), Terry McBride (Nettwerk Music Group), Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour), Jason Olaine (Jazz at Lincoln Center), Anthony DeCurtis (Rolling Stone), Hillary McAndrew Plate (Lincoln Center) Bob Ludwig (Gateway Mastering), Bruce Iglauer (Alligator Records), Evan Schlansky (American Songwriter), Delphine Robertson (Playtone Productions), Benji Rogers (PledgeMusic), Megan West (SoundCloud) and others.

The results will be announced in May, 2014.
In addition to industry-determined Winners, music fans from around the world have until Friday, July 18, 2014 to cast their votes. The Independent Music Award Winners will be promoted to nearly 1 billion music fans worldwide.

Please take a moment and nominate for Diana here http://www.independentmusicawards.com/imanominee/13th/EP/Instrumental  

Violinist Diana Yukawa website
Independent Music Awards

Meridian Audio has celebrated the formal opening of its latest boutique store – and its first in London. Located in the heart of the Chelsea Design Quarter, the Meridian West London Boutique opened its doors with a week of celebratory occasions including VIP and media events and the launch of the new Meridian Special Edition DSP Digital Active Loudspeakers.

In addition, world–renowned violinist Diana Yukawa performed at both the VIP and media event. The award-winning solo artist, who is known for her revolutionary interpretation of classical music, played in harmony with her own compositions - courtesy of the breath-taking sounds of the new Meridian Special Edition DSP Digital Active Loudspeakers. With a seamless marriage of old with the new, Diana Yukawa’s inspirational repertoire was brought to life by today’s loudspeakers whose technology and design is the result of four decades of highly coveted and ground-breaking innovation.

The Boutique, which will feature the complete range of Meridian Audio's systems, is set across dedicated zones housing the multi award-winning line up including DSP Digital Active Loudspeakers, Meridian Reference Series, Meridian Streaming Systems and the newly introduced Personal Audio range. A technical and design consultation area and a state-of-the-art home cinema theatre for one-to-one demonstrations complete the Boutique layout.

 

Meridian West London

One of the keystones of the launch event programme was the UK unveiling of the new Special Edition DSP Digital Active Loudspeakers. Marking the 25th anniversary of the introduction of the world’s first digital loudspeaker, 2014 sees Meridian launch this Special Edition series of DSP Digital Active Loudspeakers, which provide the most revealing, lifelike and powerful performance of any Meridian loudspeaker to date.

Diana Yukawa at Meridian Audio West London
Violinist and Songwriter Diana Yukawa Website

Diana Writes two Original Pieces for West One Music

Songwriter Diana Yukawa has completed two pieces of music for West One Music for their latest album release, Inspiring Minimalism

The album is described as minimalism inspired, elegant and uplifting themes with piano and orchestra and it was released on the West One Music label in February 2014.



Diana wrote two tracks for the album. The first, “Life Sanctuary” is a sparse, futuristic and atmospheric soundscape evolving into luxurious flowing string lines. The second piece “Dream Weaving” is a tender and elegant classical piano piece with string textures, building throughout to an uplifting orchestral climax.

There is no doubt that there will be many more pieces to follow.


Diana Yukawa on West One
Violinist and Songwriter Diana Yukawa Website

Diana Interview on InterFM London Hit Radio

 

Diana talked to DJs Guy Perryman and Madoka Kato about her recent performance at the BCCJ British Business Awards, about how and why she became a violinist and songwriter, her favourite part of being a violinist as well as talking about her upcoming projects.

The interview also featured a live performance by Diana of City of Shadows, a piece written by Diana from her latest EP, Finding the Parallel which was released last year in Europe and the US.
The 30min interview also featured Sukiyaki Song from Diana’s debut album as well as Magnolia, a piece written by Diana Yukawa from The Butterfly Effect the was released in 2009 with Sony Music.


Listen to the London Hit Radio show here.


London Hit Radio is Japan’s only programme dedicated all UK and European music, entertainment and guest interview.

The show has on air since April 2012 hosted by Guy Perryman and Madoka “Maddie” Kato.

Broadcast in Tokyo 76.1 InterFM
Monday – Thursday 2:00-4:00pm

Violinist Diana Yukawa
London Hit Radio

Diana Yukawa Dazzles Audience at British Business Awards

The Violinist and Songwriter took to the stage, performing a number of pieces from her latest EP release “Finding the Parallel” – the first live performance of these tracks in Japan following their release in the Europe and US earlier last year.

Furthermore, Diana lit things up with her illuminated dress which was custom made specifically for the performance fusing perfectly with the 360 degree projection at the venue – a truly dazzling affair.

The event, on 1st November 2013 was the seventh year that the British Business Awards (BBA) has recognised excellence - promoting success and innovation across all industries orgonised by the British Chamber of Commerce.

The event welcomed over 220 guests at the luxurious surroundings of the Mandarin Oriental on the evening of November 1 2013, supported by a number of prolific British companies including British Airways, Royal Bank of Scotland, The Financial Times, Virgin Atlantic, Burberry and Penhaligons.

Inter FM's London Hit Radio (LHR) DJs Guy Perryman and Madoka Kato, were the bi-lingual Masters of Ceremony for the second consecutive year. You can listen to Diana’s post awards interview on London Hit Radio here.

The 2013 BBA trophies, were presented to winners by the British Ambassador to Japan, Tim Hitchens. Nominees and winners included British Airways, Guy Perryman, Bentley Motors, Rolls Royce and Lush.

The event was part of Diana’s month long schedule in the region ahead of a number of upcoming projects due for release this year, including her next album.
Violinist Diana Yukawa
British Business Awards

Diana Yukawa Performs at British Embassy Japan for UK Music Industry

 

The event which took place on 28th October, was scheduled as part of Diana’s month long trip to the region ahead of a number of upcoming projects due for release this year, including her next album.

As part of the British Government’s GREAT campaign, showcasing the best of what Britain has to offer, Tim Hitchens, British Ambassador to Japan, hosted the reception at the British Embassy Tokyo to launch a ‘GREAT Creative Week in Japan’, promoting British companies with creative and innovative expertise in the design, fashion and music sectors.

Sponsored by MINI Japan and Bombay Sapphire, the event brought together British companies from the creative sector with stakeholders and potential partners in Japan. Entertainment was provided by the British-Japanese violinist Diana Yukawa before a series of Pecha Kucha inspired mini-presentations.

The 2013 GREAT Week Japan featured bespoke programmes for UK Fashion, Design and Digital Music companies. 60 representatives from 44 UK companies participated to gain a deeper understanding of the Japanese market and discover opportunities for their business.
As is often the case, Diana’s performance and original music is used as to bridge for organisations with invested interest in UK and Japan (and vice versa), given the violinists shared heritage.

The Violinist and Songwriter considers both the UK and Japan as her home so long may the association continue…
Violinist Diana Yukawa
Great Week Japan

Diana Joins Forces with Leica and Meridian Audio

 

Diana Joins Forces with Leica and Meridian Audio
Forty privileged guests gathered last week at Leica Camera’s Studio-S in Mayfair to hear the spectacular performance of the violinist and songwriter, Diana Yukawa.

The award-winning solo artist, who is world-renowned for her revolutionary interpretation of classical music, played for the very first time in harmony with her own compositions courtesy of the breath-taking sounds of the modern Meridian Audio loudspeaker.

A seamless marriage of old with the new, Diana Yukawa’s inspirational repertoire on a Dall’aglio Giuseppe violin dating back to 1810 was brought to life by today’s DSP7200 speakers whose technology and design is the result of four decades of highly coveted and ground-breaking innovation.


Furthermore, Bob Stuart, Meridian’s Co-Founder and a classical music aficionado, provided guests with personal accounts of some of the milestones in the company’s rich history as well as one-to-one demonstrations of the Meridian pieces on display.


Violinist Diana Yukawa