略歴（Biography）
室井摩耶子（むろい まやこ、1921–2026） 日本のピアニスト、随筆家。東京音楽学校（現・東京藝術大学）を首席で卒業し、1945年に日本交響楽団（現・NHK交響楽団）のソリストとしてデビューした。戦後はベルリン音楽大学に留学して欧州を拠点に演奏活動を行い、サティやデュカスなど多くの作品を日本で初演するなど、日本のクラシック音楽界の発展に大きく貢献した。帰国後は演奏活動に加え、執筆や講演を通じて音楽の魅力を伝え続け、100歳を超えても現役ピアニストとして演奏を続けたことでも広く知られる。代表作『毎日、続ける──97歳現役ピアニストの心豊かに暮らす習慣』は、長年にわたる演奏人生で培った日々の習慣や人生観をつづった一冊である。音楽への情熱と、生涯にわたり挑戦を続ける姿勢を伝える作品として、多くの読者に親しまれている。
Mayako Muroi (1921–2026) was a Japanese pianist and author. She graduated at the top of her class from the Tokyo Academy of Music (now Tokyo University of the Arts) and made her debut as a soloist with the Japan Symphony Orchestra (now the NHK Symphony Orchestra) in 1945. After studying at the Berlin University of the Arts, she spent many years performing in Europe before returning to Japan, where she became known for introducing works by composers such as Erik Satie and Paul Dukas to Japanese audiences. Alongside her concert career, she wrote extensively about music and life, remaining an active performer well past the age of 100. Her best-known book, "Every Day, Keep Going: Habits for a Fulfilling Life from a 97-Year-Old Concert Pianist," reflects on the daily practices, discipline, and optimism that sustained her remarkable career. Through both her performances and her writing, Muroi inspired generations with her lifelong dedication to music and learning.
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