Mayu Izumi (Flute)

• Born in Kochi Prefecture. Graduated at the top of her class from Toho Gakuen University. Completed postgraduate studies at the same university and the Toho Orchestra Academy. Won first prize and the Masao Yoshida Award in the solo division of the 13th Japan Flute Convention Competition. Won second prize at the 21st Japan Woodwind Competition. Has won numerous other awards. Released her solo album "Memories of the Road ~Les SENTIERS~" from NAT. Held commemorative recitals in various locations, receiving critical acclaim. Currently active as a soloist and chamber musician, and frequently makes guest appearances with professional orchestras and wind ensembles throughout Japan. Since 2019, she has served as guest principal flutist of the Ryukyu Philharmonic Orchestra. 9th Kawasaki Industrial Goodwill Ambassador. Serves as a part-time lecturer at Toho Gakuen University, Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, and Toho College of Music, dedicating herself to nurturing the next generation of musicians.

Gen Matsuda (Classical Guitar)

• Born in Kuroshio Town, Kochi Prefecture. In 2009, he won first prize at the 52nd Tokyo International Guitar Competition, and in 2013, he won first prize at the Antony International Guitar Competition (France). Between 2000 and 2013, he won first prize at eight competitions both domestically and internationally. In 2013, he made his major debut with the CD "Gen-Soul" from King Records, and subsequently released "esperanza" and "everGrEeN," both of which were selected as recommended albums by Record Geijutsu magazine. He has released eight other CDs. He studied in France, Austria, and Spain. He gives recitals throughout Japan, as well as in Austria, Germany, France, Spain, and other countries. He also collaborates with many artists outside of classical music, expanding the scope of his activities.