A native of Yokohama, Japan, harpist Naoko Nakamura Stromberg now maintains an active performing and teaching schedule in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Her professional training began at the Manhattan School of Music, Preparatory Division, followed by three years of study with Ms. Alice Chalifoux at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music where she received a Bachelor of Music in Harp Performance and Piano. Ms. Stromberg also spent three summers at the Salzedo Harp Colony in Camden, Maine, and two years at the Shepherd School of Music, Rice University where she obtained a Masters Degree in Harp Performance under the direction of Ms. Paula Page, principal harpist for the Houston Symphony. In addition, she was chosen to attend the Roundtop Music Festival during the summers of 1997 and 1998, and National Repertory Orchestra in the summer of 1999. Her orchestral experiences have included performances with the major professional symphonic groups and ballet companies in Dallas/Ft. Worth and Houston. She has been performing for wedding ceremonies and various events for 12 years. Her repertoire is extensive and her music provides wonderful ambiance for any occasion.

Listen To Music Samples

Andante from Violin Sonata No. 2	Largo from Violin Sonata No. 5
Air on the G String	Clair de Lune
La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin	Andante Cantabile
Theme and Variations	Allegretto "Spring, Op.8, No. 1
Meditation from "Thais"

"Naoko did a great job."
Karla Vining, November 26, 2007

"She was wonderful! Very professional & incredibly talented. A perfect choice!
Becky Spraberry, October 9, 1999