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Tōru Takemitsu (武満 徹, pronounced [takeꜜmitsɯ̥ toːɾɯ]; 8 October 1930 – 20 February 1996) was a Japanese composer and writer on aesthetics and music theory. Largely self-taught, Takemitsu was admired for the subtle manipulation of instrumental and orchestral timbre.
Below is a sortable list of compositions by Tōru Takemitsu. The works are categorized by genre, date of composition, titles and scoring. Scores by Takemitsu are published by Ongaku No Tomo Sha, C.F. Peters, Éditions Salabert, Schott Japan, and Universal Edition.
GenreDateJapanese Title (original Title)English TitleOrchestral1957弦楽のためのレクイエムRequiem [ ja]Orchestral1958ソリチュード・ソノールSolitude SonoreOrchestral1961樹の曲Music of TreeOrchestral1962コロナIICorona IIMay 26, 2024 · The Toru Takemitsu Composition Award is an annual orchestral composition competition for younger composers. Its uniqueness lies in that only one judge (as opposed to a committee) is responsible for all selections for that year.
Apr 11, 2022 · Takemitsu Tōru is famous as the composer who united traditional Japanese music and Western modernism. Today, a quarter-century after his death, his music continues to be performed in concert...
Nov 4, 2020 · Learn about the life and works of Tōru Takemitsu, a Japanese composer who integrated Western and Eastern musical traditions. Discover how he evolved from a modernist to a tonal style, and how he was influenced by Stravinsky, Cage and Bunraku theatre.
Tōru Takemitsu (1930-1996): Nostalghia, for violin and string orchestra (1987).Yuri Bashmet, violinoMoscow Soloists diretti da Roman Balashov.Cover image: ja...
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Toru Takemitsu. photo: Kiyotane Hayashi. Toru Takemitsu. Country of origin: Japan. Birthday: October 8, 1930. Date of death: February 20, 1996. Upcoming Performances. How slow the Wind. Conductor: Paul Ching-Po Chiang. Orchestra: Philharmonia Moments Musicaux. June 19, 2024 | Taipei (Taiwan) , National Concert Hall. How slow the Wind.
