Stephen Takayuki Charatte
Born in Seattle, Washington on 1981. Raised in Detroit, Michigan. Fully bilingual in English and Japanese. Arrived in Japan in 2003 and has been active in Japan as a classical musician. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Studied conducting under the late Kotaro Sato, Kenichiro Kobayashi, Hiroyuki Odano, Yoshikazu Tanaka, and Yoko Matsuo. He is highly acclaimed for his meticulous and precise orchestral direction. Education 1996~1999 Interlochen Arts Academy(Clarinet Performance)1999~2003 Cleveland Institute of Music(Bachelors in Clarinet Performance)2006~2008 Tokyo University of the Arts (Masters in Conducting) Work Experience 2003~2006 Active as a clarinetist in as a soloist and various orchestras including the Kosei Wind Orchestra.2008~Present Has conducted the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra Ensemble …