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Yoshihisa Taira
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Yoshihisa Taira (平義久) (1937-2005) was a Japanese-born French composer. Taira studied at the Tokyo University of the Arts. He arrived in France in 1966 and studied at the Conservatoire de Paris. Among his teachers were André Jolivet, He… read moreYoshihisa Taira (平義久) (1937-2005) was a Japanese-born French composer. Taira studied at the Tokyo University of the Arts. He arrived in France in 1966 and studied at the Conservatoire de Paris. Among his teachers were André Jolivet, Henri Dutilleux and Olivier Messiaen. In 1971 he won the Prix … read more -
Takehisa Kosugi
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Takehisa Kosugi (小杉武久, Tokyo, Japan, 14 March 1938 - 12 October 2018) was a Japanese composer, violinist and performer working in the field of contemporary classical music. He is associated with the Fluxus movement, worked with John Cage… read moreTakehisa Kosugi (小杉武久, Tokyo, Japan, 14 March 1938 - 12 October 2018) was a Japanese composer, violinist and performer working in the field of contemporary classical music. He is associated with the Fluxus movement, worked with John Cage and David Tudor, and has served as music director for the M… read more -
Akira Nishimura
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Akira Nishimura (西村 朗 Nishimura Akira, born September 8, 1953 in Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese composer. Nishimura studied composition and mu… read moreAkira Nishimura (西村 朗 Nishimura Akira, born September 8, 1953 in Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese composer. Nishimura studied composition and musical theory on a graduate course at Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. While at th… read moreAkira Nishimura (西村 朗 Nishimura Akira, born September 8, 1953 in Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese composer. Nishimura studied composition and musical theory on a graduate course at Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. While at the university, he also studied Asiatic traditional Music, rel… read more -
Toshiro Mayuzumi
3,641 listeners
Toshiro Mayuzumi (黛敏郎, 20 February 1929, in Yokohama – 10 April 1997, in Kawasaki) was a Japanese composer of classical music, soundtracks, and traditional Japanese music. Mayuzumi was a student at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music immediately following the Second World War, b… read more -
Marjan Mozetich
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As a young piano student in Hamilton, Ontario, Marjan Mozetich discovered the world of European avant-garde art music at the local library.… read moreAs a young piano student in Hamilton, Ontario, Marjan Mozetich discovered the world of European avant-garde art music at the local library. He was fascinated by what he heard and, it seemed, hooked for life. A few years later, while stud… read moreAs a young piano student in Hamilton, Ontario, Marjan Mozetich discovered the world of European avant-garde art music at the local library. He was fascinated by what he heard and, it seemed, hooked for life. A few years later, while studying composition at the University of Toronto's Faculty… read more -
Louis Andriessen
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Louis Andriessen (born 6 June 1939 in Utrecht, died 1 July 2021 in Weesp, Netherlands) is a Dutch composer and pianist based in Amsterdam. … read moreLouis Andriessen (born 6 June 1939 in Utrecht, died 1 July 2021 in Weesp, Netherlands) is a Dutch composer and pianist based in Amsterdam. He teaches composition at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, and his music is published by Donem… read moreLouis Andriessen (born 6 June 1939 in Utrecht, died 1 July 2021 in Weesp, Netherlands) is a Dutch composer and pianist based in Amsterdam. He teaches composition at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, and his music is published by Donemus in the Netherlands and Boosey & Hawkes in the United … read more -
Daniel Lentz
7,429 listeners
Daniel Lentz was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. He attended Saint Vincent College where his principal teacher was Rembert Weakland, now the… read moreDaniel Lentz was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. He attended Saint Vincent College where his principal teacher was Rembert Weakland, now the Archbishop of Milwaukee. After graduation from St. Vincent (B.A.), he attended Ohio University (M… read moreDaniel Lentz was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. He attended Saint Vincent College where his principal teacher was Rembert Weakland, now the Archbishop of Milwaukee. After graduation from St. Vincent (B.A.), he attended Ohio University (M.F.A.), Brandeis University, and Stockholm University where … read more -
Unsuk Chin
6,012 listeners
Unsuk Chin (진은숙, born 14 July 1961, Seoul, South Korea) is a Korean contemporary classical composer, currently living in Berlin, Germany. She studied in Hamburg with György Ligeti, and has adapted much of his musical style into her own. … read moreUnsuk Chin (진은숙, born 14 July 1961, Seoul, South Korea) is a Korean contemporary classical composer, currently living in Berlin, Germany. She studied in Hamburg with György Ligeti, and has adapted much of his musical style into her own. She uses both traditional instruments, as well as electronic… read more -
Missy Mazzoli
16,244 listeners
Missy Mazzoli is a delinquent tap dancer turned insomniac composer, whose influences range from Beethoven to Balinese Gamelan. She writes for melodicas, out-of-tune guitars and electronics as well as orchestras and string quartets to create a truly unique sound. Her music has been performed by N… read more -
Hans Otte
19,324 listeners
German composer, pianist, radio promoter, and author of many pieces of musical theatre, sound installations, poems, drawings, and art video… read moreGerman composer, pianist, radio promoter, and author of many pieces of musical theatre, sound installations, poems, drawings, and art videos. From 1959 to 1984 he served as music director for Radio Bremen. His current worklist contains m… read moreGerman composer, pianist, radio promoter, and author of many pieces of musical theatre, sound installations, poems, drawings, and art videos. From 1959 to 1984 he served as music director for Radio Bremen. His current worklist contains more than 100 works. Otte passed away on December 25, 2007. View wiki