Reiko Nakano (born 1983) is a violinist, founder of Strings by Reiko, and director of Sound Roads Music (music school).
Early life
Nakano was born in Tokyo, Japan. At age three, Nakano began playing the violin. She studied classical music.[1][2] Nakano was an accomplished violinist in classical music.[3][4]
In January 2010, Nakano founded Strings by Reiko (SBR), a music group that is a string ensemble. The group's repertoire includes classical music, jazz, tango, rock, and pop arranged for a string ensemble presentation.[5][6]
Since 2011, Nakano has performed violin on stage in venues such as the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, Walt Disney Concert Hall and Staple Center in Los Angeles. Nakano performed violin on stage at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada and at the NBA All Stars Game Half Time Show in Los Angeles, California, and Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, California.(February 20, 2011) - as herself performing violin with Rihanna.[7][8]
In addition to playing the violin, Nakano is also an arranger and composer.[4] Nakano is also a music instructor. In July 2015, Nakano founded and became the director of Sound Road Music, a music education school in Santa Monica, California.[3]
Personal life
Nakano's husband is Tom Farrell, a musician who has been playing guitar since the age of twelve.[9] In 2011, Nakano and Emi Gilbert supported the efforts of the Japanese Red Cross on recovery of the people affected by the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami[10]
2011 NBA All-Star Game Half Time Show at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California (February 20, 2011) - as herself performing violin with Rihanna.[29]
2013 Two Steps From Hell Live Concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, California (June 14, 2013) - as herself performing violin.[30]
2014 American Music Awards Main Show at Nokia Theater L.A. Live in Los Angeles (November 23, 2014) - as herself performing on a violin in Bed of Lies with Nicki Minaj and Skylar Grey.
