Yuriko Nakamura (中村由利子; 3 Jun 1958) is a well-known Japanese composer and pianist. she was born in Yokohama. Due to the influence of her father, a painter, Ms. Nakamura was fond of painting in her childhood. Inspired by the sound of raindrops and picture books, she started composing music. She won a musical composition contest sponsored by Yokohama city at the age of thirteen. Ms. Nakamura graduated in the College of Music from Ferris University. Read more on Last.fm