Japanese composer Hinako Takagi wins 1st prize in Geneva music competition

Japan's Hinako Takagi on Friday was one of the two first-prize winners in the composition division of the Geneva International Music Competition, a contest that has launched the careers of a number of young musicians.It was the first time in four years that a Japanese has won top prize in the division, which was also awarded to Daniel Arango-Prada of Colombia, the contest's organizer said.Takagi, 30, a research assistant at the Osaka College of Music, expressed surprise after the award ceremony. "I couldn't believe it," she said. "I'm honored."Takagi, from Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, won t…READ FULL ARTICLE