Ensemble 212 - Musicians

Flutist, Ririko Okada, native of Japan, began her musical study at the age of four. She earned her Bachelor of Music degree from SUNY Purchase College and her Master of Music degree from Manhattan School of Music where she studied with Michael Parloff. As a young musician she performed as a member of New York Youth Symphony Chamber Music Program at Carnegie hall, Bowdoin Summer Music Festival and Long Island University where she was awarded the Binkowski Fellowship Award for an outstanding flutist, and was a substitute member of Civic Orchestra of Chicago and New World Symphony for 2005-2006 season. She often performs with One World Symphony, Composers Concordance, Ureuk Chamber Orchestra, Korean Chamber Orchestra of NY, Salon De Virtuosi and Asian Artists and Concerts. Ms. Okada teaches and freelances throughout tri-state area and in Japan.