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Akari Komoto is a composer, musical director, pianist, and arranger originally from Brisbane. Her musical journey began at the age of four under the tutelage of Leah Horowitz OAM. As a young pianist, she performed at Angela Hewitt’s Musica Viva masterclass and was selected for the ‘Rising Stars’ program at the Sydney International Piano Competition. Her early accolades include winning the Brisbane Aggregate Championships in 2011, 2012, and 2013, and selection as a semi-finalist for the Little Lev Vlasenko International Piano Competition in 2015 and 2017.
Akari graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) with a Bachelor of Music with First Class Honours in Composition and Sonic Arts. During her studies, she worked as Musical Director for productions including Les Misérables, the world premiere of The Hollow Cause by Keshetworks, and Lizzie: The Musical. She has also written two original musicals: Tales of a Love Story, which premiered in 2024, and Burnout: The Musical, written in 2025 and exploring ambition, identity, self-worth, and the realities of pursuing a creative career. Akari is currently working professionally as a Music Associate on Disney’s Australian tour of The Lion King. Alongside her professional work, she continues to develop her practice as a composer and writer. |
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AKARI KOMOTO - CV
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