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Born
8 October 1930
Born In
Tokyo, Japan
Died
20 February 1996 (aged 65)
Tōru Takemitsu (武満 徹 Takemitsu Tōru, October 8, 1930–February 20, 1996) was a composer of music, who explored the compositional principles of Western classical music and his native Japanese tradition both in isolation and in combination. Born in Tokyo, Takemitsu first became interested in Western classical music around the time of World War II. He had heard Western music on American military radio while recuperating from a long illness. He also listened to from his father's ample collection. Takemitsu was largely self-taught in music. He was greatly influenced by … read more
Tōru Takemitsu (武満 徹 Takemitsu Tōru, October 8, 1930–February 20, 1996) was a composer of music, who explored the compositional principles of Western classical music and his native Japanese tradition both in isolation and in combination. Born in Tokyo, Takemitsu first became interest… read more
Tōru Takemitsu (武満 徹 Takemitsu Tōru, October 8, 1930–February 20, 1996) was a composer of music, who explored the compositional principles of Western classical music and his native Japanese tradition both in isolation and in combination. Born in Tokyo, Takemitsu first became interested in Western classical music around the time of World War II. He had he… read more

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1 Complete Music for Solo Guitar The Last Waltz
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2 Play track A Flock Descends Into the Pentagonal Garden / Spirit Garden / Dreamtime Solitude Sonore
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3 November Steps / A String Around Autumn / Requiem for String Orchestra, etc. Ceremonial: An Autumn Ode
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4 3 Film Scores for String Orchestra: No. 3, Face of Another: Waltz 3 Film Scores for String Orchestra: No. 3, Face of Another: Waltz
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5 Piano Pieces for Children: No. 2, Clouds Piano Pieces for Children: No. 2, Clouds
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6 Three Film Scores: I. Music of Training and Rest Three Film Scores: I. Music of Training and Rest
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7 Three Film Scores: II. Funeral Music Three Film Scores: II. Funeral Music
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8 Three Film Scores: III. Waltz Three Film Scores: III. Waltz
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9 Trumpet Solo Pieces Paths (In Memoriam Witold Lutoslawski)
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10 Play track Toru Takemitsu November Steps
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  1. 14,575 listeners

    18 Oct 2003 · 10 tracks

    TAKEMITSU: Toward the Sea / Rain Tree / Rain Spell / Bryce
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  2. 8,130 listeners

    2 Feb 1998 · 3 tracks

    TAKEMITSU: Orchestral Works
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  3. 583 listeners

    30 Sep 1996 · 11 tracks

    Takemitsu: Piano Music
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  4. 59 listeners

    1999 · 11 tracks

    Takemitsu: Piano Works
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