Masaaki Suzuki was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette

Masaaki Suzuki, the music director of the Bach Collegium Japan, was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, in the Spring Honors of Reiwa 6. The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, is presented to individuals who have made particularly distinguished contributions in the fields of arts and culture.

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