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Classical Pianist Aimi Kobayashi on Her Comeback After Maternity Leave: Billboard Japan Women in Music Interview

Billboard Japan spoke with Aimi Kobayashi, who shared her current mindset as she continues to advance her career while enjoying changes in her life.

On behalf of Billboard Japan, the writer Rio Hirai spoke with Kobayashi, who shared her current mindset as she continues to advance her career while enjoying the major changes in her life. Then, the people at my agency and my manager told me, “Your mind and body will be back to normal with time, so take it easy and rest.” Their kind words lifted the weight off my shoulders and eased my postpartum anxiety, and I was able to return to work. Many women have careers in classical music, but for example, more men have been awarded at the International Chopin Piano Competition, and the ratio of male and female musicians also differs depending on the instrument.

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