Mariko Muranaka is a standing cellist (Acoustic/Electric) who spreads her solid technique and unique world view to the world, the first Japanese solo musician of Cirque du Soleil, and the cellist of Madonna.

Currently performing all over the world, mainly in Las Vegas and Japan. In addition, he started his recording career with Hitoshi Konno's group, which is the top of Japan.

While participating in performances, tours and recordings, he also composes and produces various projects.

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From July 2022 to February 2023,original songofLas VegasPerformed at the permanent performance of From November 2022 to March 2023Adeleserved as support for the permanent performances of

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March 2022,Academy of Country Music AwardsAtThomas Rhettplaying toAmazon PrimeIn April, it will be aired onGarmmy AwardsAtCarry Underwoodplayed to May of the same year, rock bandEaglesconcert, rock band in JulyJourneyperformed at the concert. From May of the same year,NFLPlaying in Draft. From August of the same year, at a permanent performance on the 55th floor of the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas,FeaturedartistPlays original songs every weekend.

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Rock Band at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, 2021Journeyconcert as an orchestra. same year footballRaidersperformed at Alligent Stadium as a member of the house band of

At the Latin Music Billboard Awards, November 2020Karol G.Appeared as a support artist.

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2019-2020,MadonnaAs a solo cellist on the world tour Madame X Tour, performed about 90 performances in theaters in the United States and Europe. Introduced as a highlight artist in the online Rolling Stone magazine.

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2018 American rock bandSTARSETas a solo cellist of L'Arc-en-Ciel, performed a collaboration concert with Hyde, the vocalist of L'Arc-en-Ciel, at Zepp, Tokyo for two weeks.

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At the Billboard Awards 2016 held at the LasVegas T-mobile arena in May 2016,Madonnaand performed on the Prince tribute stage.

 

In 2013, selected from auditions for the whole worldCirque du Soleil"MICHAEL JACKSON The Immortal World Tour” as the first Japanese musician. While there are 11 support musicians for Michael Jackson, he performed his own solo on stage without accompaniment, and in "Beat it", he performed a performance battle with a guitarist on an electric cello, and appeared on music TV in China and other countries.

A total of 500 performances were held in arenas in 141 cities in 27 countries on 4 continents, with sales exceeding 37.1 billion yen and an audience of 3.7 million people.America's Largest Tourbecame.

 

From 2015, Cirque du Soleil's permanent performance "Cirque du Soleil", which has a history of over 10 years, will be held in Las Vegas on the recommendation of Mr. Guy Laliberte, CEO of Cirque du Soleil.Zumanity”, performing on-stage performances 10 times a week.

In February, they performed on a special stage on Main Street, the center of Las Vegas, and it became the headline article of the Las Vegas.com newspaper, so they came to see the performance.Aerosmith vocalist Steven Tylerreceived direct praise from

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In 2014, 2015 and 2018, the first single in the United States reached No. 1 on the rock charts and remained on the charts for over 30 weeks, and has since grown rapidly.STARSET" as a solo cellist on the US and Europe tour. In Japan in 2017HYDE (L'Arc-en-Ciel)​Mr.He collaborated on a joint concert with

 

Currently distributing songs and videos that collaborate with artists of various genres for their own solo songs and their own songs.

 

Born in Fukuoka Prefecture.Started Violin and Piano from 4 years old and Cello from 8 years old in Talent Education.

Performed as a Violnist on the stage of Kreizler & Company's Budokan performance led by Taro Hakase, who had co-starred with Celine Dion since childhood.

From high school, he narrowed down to one cello and entered Tokyo University of the Arts, which is the most difficult in Japan.

Since I was in school, not only classical performance but also musical "Les Miserables” and many recordings and music TV. " by Geidai membersVanilla Mood” was formed.

National broadcasting in parallel with schoolworkNHK's "Orudayasuyo! Fureai Hall" Mon-Fri regular live broadcast, performing a different song every day, giving a unique performance. and graduated from the same school.

NHK, NTV "PON!"For a total of 3 years, he has been a regular DJ for Nippon Broadcasting System for a total of 3 years, and has released 4 CDs/DVDs from avex. One of them is Korea's leading online game "Tales Weaver], the original song is used in this game.

The band has performed and arranged nearly 1000 songs in a few years.

 

In 2012, released Solo Original album "Feelin' The Sky".

The title song is used as the ending theme for Nippon Broadcasting System's program "Nippon Shokiko", which airs every Friday.

From the same year,German long-established manufacturer PaesoldBecame the first Japanese monitor of , and became a billboard for a famous musical instrument store representing Japan for both musical instruments and bows.

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In addition, music programs representing Japan such as SONGS, Music Fair, our music, Amber Liu, Ryuichi Kawamura (LUNA SEA), INORAN (LUNA SEA), Masashi Sada, Yuzo Kayama, Taro Hakase, Ringo Shiina, Toshinobu Kubota, Tegomass , Arashi, Koji Tamaki, SPEED, Aki Yashiro, Tomomi Kahara, Kana Nishino, Aki Yashiro, Sophia, Kimagren, MIWA, MIMMI, Amika Hattan, Fumiko Nakanomori, Hiromi Go, J Soul Brothers, E-Girls, ALI PROJECT, Mizuki Nana, T.M.Revolution, Lead, Akiko Wada, Momoiro Clover Z, THE ALFEE, Takarazuka Revue, and many other artists, as well as music for movies, games, commercials, dramas such as "Inazuma Eleven", "Ultraman" and "Attack on Titan". Recording, support and recording of live tours such as "Jonetsu Tairiku". (In no particular order, titles omitted)