The Los Angeles Philharmonic writes:
In her universally respected career of more than 35 years, Midori’s has been recognized with numerous awards, from the Kennedy Center Honors and Brahms Society prize in 2020 to her designation as a United Nations Messenger of Peace for her devotion to community engagement and music education. The Los Angeles Times praised her for her accuracy of pitch, clarity of tone, and rhythmic care, saying “She is intense and forceful but never showy. I know of no violinist with a more sensitive nor respect ...