Background
Mari was born in 1926, in Tokyo, Japan. Daughter of an American mother and Japanese father; originally named Mary Estelle j.
臌本眞理
Mari was born in 1926, in Tokyo, Japan. Daughter of an American mother and Japanese father; originally named Mary Estelle j.
Mari began studying the violin at the age of 12 under. Anna Ono (Buvnova) and the same year won the 1st prize in the 6th Musical Contest and she was declared a genius. Made rapid improvement and was appointed professor at Tokyo College of Arts in 1946. Made a professional tour of America in 1950.