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Noda, Teruyuki 1940 - 2022

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    Biography

    • 1940: Born in Tsu City.
    • 1959: Studied under Tomojiro Ikenouchi.
    • 1960: Entered Tokyo University of the Arts, studying composition under Akio Yashiro and Jo Shimaoka, and conducting under Akeo Watanabe.
    • 1963: Won 1st prize in the composition division of the Japan Music Competition; Japan-Germany Friendship Concert in Berlin.
    • 1964: Graduated from the composition department of Tokyo University of the Arts, and entered the university's graduate school.
    • 1965: Commissioned for the Ohara Museum of Art's 35th-anniversary celebration.
    • 1966: Commissioned by the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra.
    • 1967: Completed graduate studies at Tokyo University of the Arts.
    • 1968: Received the Excellence Award for the Tokyo Centennial Celebration Music.
    • 1970: Responsible for the music of the Local Government Pavilion at Expo '70 with Yoshio Mamiya and Mitsuhiko Sato.
    • 1971: Commissioned by the Min-On Contemporary Music Festival.
    • 1974: Received the Italia Prize (Prix Italia); formed the second "Shinshinkai" (Deep New Society) of composers, serving as its representative for the next 10 years.
    • 1976: Dispatched by Min-On as a delegate of the Association for External Cultural Exchange, visited Eastern Europe, and exchanged with musicians.
    • 1977: Received the Otaka Prize and the Arts Festival Excellence Award.
    • 1979: Received the Takei Prize.
    • 1981: Performed a joint concert of his own works with the Kyushu Symphony Orchestra and Ikuyo Kamiya; commissioned for RKB Mainichi Broadcasting's 25th-anniversary celebration.
    • 1982: Commissioned by the National Theatre.
    • 1983: Solo exhibition at the Kusatsu International Summer Music Academy & Festival; commissioned for the Gunma National Sports Festival Art Exhibition.
    • 1984: Commissioned by Musashino Academia Musicae for its 30th-anniversary celebration.
    • 1985: Visited Israel for the International Harp Competition.
    • 1986: Solo exhibition organized by the Yokohama Education and Culture Center; commissioned for a set piece for the Japan International Music Competition.
    • 1987: Solo exhibition organized by the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan; commissioned for the Tokyo University of the Arts 100th-anniversary concert; commissioned as a delegate of the Japan-China Cultural Exchange Association.
    • 1988: Solo exhibition of his own works, organized by Ongaku No Tomo Sha Corp.
    • 1989: Premiere of "Adria Rhapsody" for guitar and string orchestra in Brussels; commissioned for the Musashino City 100th Anniversary of Village Establishment Concert; commissioned for the National Culture Festival Saitama <Choral and Wind Orchestra Festival by 1000 people>.
    • 1990: Commissioned for Mie TV's 20th Anniversary <Mie Music Festival>; commissioned for Fujisawa City's 50th Anniversary; received the Tsu City Best Citizen Award.
    • 1992: Commissioned by the National Theatre.
    • 1997: Premiere of the Noh play "Takayama Ukon" (at the National Noh Theatre).
    • 1998: Commissioned for the opening of the New Sogakudo Hall at Tokyo University of the Arts; performance of the Noh play "Takayama Ukon" at the Kanazawa Art Festival.
    • 1999: Performance of the Noh play "Takayama Ukon" for the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Renewal Commemoration; Paris performance.
    • 2000: 60th Birthday Chamber Music Concert; formed the "21st Century Music Society" of composers, serving as representative (until 2015) and honorary advisor (until present); performance of the Noh play "Takayama Ukon" at the Nagoya Citizens' Art Festival (Nagoya Noh Theatre).
    • 2001: Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra solo exhibition regular concert; Suntory Chamber Music solo exhibition; lecture in Xinjiang, China.
    • 2003: Participated in the Kyoto International Music Students Festival; performances and concerts at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.
    • 2005: Participated in the "Shanghai Spring" Music Festival, with the overseas premiere of "Carnaval"; participated in the Korean Contemporary Music Festival NONG, with the overseas premiere of "Consonance".
    • 2006: Lecture in Kunming and Lijiang, China.
    • 2007: Lecture and private lessons at the Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing.
    • 2008: Retirement Commemoration Concert at Tokyo University of the Arts, featuring chamber music, orchestral works, lectures, solo, duo, and choral performances; held the Beijing Olympic Official Art Exhibition Concert "Tian Yi Sheng Ren" (composed and performed by himself: China National Symphony Orchestra, National Centre for the Performing Arts).
    • 2019: Awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon in Spring.
    • 2022: Died on September 18, 2022, at 6:48 AM (due to liver cancer); posthumously awarded the Junior Fourth Rank.

    Positions Held

    • 1967–1969: Assistant, Tokyo University of the Arts
    • 1969–1972: Part-time Lecturer, Tokyo University of the Arts
    • 1972–1986: Associate Professor, Tokyo University of the Arts
    • 1986–2008: Professor, Tokyo University of the Arts
    • 1995–2002: Councilor, Tokyo University of the Arts
    • 2002–2006: Vice President, Tokyo University of the Arts
    • 2004–2006: Concurrently Director, Tokyo University of the Arts
    • Until 2012: Chairman of the Jury, Tokyo International Guitar Competition
    • 2008–2013: Chairman of the Jury, Japan Music Competition
    • From 2013: Chairman, All Japan Student Music Competition
    • Until 2022: Professor Emeritus, Tokyo University of the Arts; Councilor, Japan Symphony Foundation; Honorary Professor, Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing; Visiting Professor, Xinjiang Arts Institute; Advisor, Japan Music Competition.

    Family

    His wife Kayoko's adoptive father was the composer Sadao Bekku.

    Inquiries

    Inquiries regarding publications, arrangements, and scores:

    To Eiriko Noda, Representative of E World Japan.

    Reference Official HP: https://www.teruyuki-noda-officeoversea.com/Inquiry: https://www.teruyuki-noda-officeoversea.com/contact-us

    E World Japan: https://www.eworldjapan-office.com/

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    Works(56)

    Concerto

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    Piano Concerto piano concerto

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    Piano Solo

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    Various works (12)

    Small Album

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    Piano Sonata

    Composed in: 2022  Playing time: 40 min 00 sec 

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    Christmas Carol for children

    Composed in: 1959  Playing time: 3 min 00 sec 

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    3 Klavierstücke

    Composed in: 1963  Playing time: 21 min 00 sec 

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    Trois Développements pour Piano

    Composed in: 1969  Playing time: 6 min 30 sec 

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    Hexameron for Children

    Composed in: 1969  Playing time: 20 min 00 sec 

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    Three pieces for children

    Composed in: 1971  Playing time: 6 min 00 sec 

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    Piano piece for children "Calmato"

    Composed in: 1972  Playing time: 3 min 00 sec 

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    Lullaby

    Composed in: 1974  Playing time: 2 min 00 sec 

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    PIANO ALBUM for Children

    Composed in: 1982  Playing time: 40 min 00 sec 

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    Ode Capricious for Piano solo

    Composed in: 1986  Playing time: 6 min 00 sec 

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    Mono Drama for Piano

    Composed in: 1994  Playing time: 10 min 00 sec 

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    Piano Ensemble

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    The Abduction from the Seraglio' Overture

    Composed in: 1995  Playing time: 5 min 30 sec 

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    Chamber Music

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    Kono Michi (This way)

    Composed in: 2000  Playing time: 3 min 00 sec 

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    Machi bo-uke (Waiting some lucky chance)

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    Poem of early spring

    Composed in: 2012  Playing time: 3 min 00 sec 

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    Chamber music (10)

    Trio per Violino, Violoncello e Piano

    Composed in: 1963  Playing time: 15 min 00 sec 

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    Trio per Corno, Violino e Piano

    Composed in: 1963  Playing time: 45 min 00 sec 

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    Ballade for Flute, Violin and Piano

    Composed in: 1978  Playing time: 8 min 00 sec 

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    Flute Fantasy based on the Japanese melody

    Composed in: 2003  Playing time: 20 min 00 sec 

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    IN THE GARDEN for Violin and Piano

    Composed in: 1986  Playing time: 10 min 00 sec 

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    SMILE

    Composed in: 2019  Playing time: 6 min 08 sec 

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    Ballade for Soprano, Flute and Piano

    Composed in: 1988  Playing time: 15 min 00 sec 

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    It's so good if there is nothing

    Composed in: 1970  Playing time: 3 min 00 sec 

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    瞑想曲

    Composed in: 1960  Playing time: 10 min 00 sec 

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    Lied

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    (J. Strauss) Geschichten aus dem Wiener Vaid

    Composed in: 1980  Playing time: 14 min 00 sec 

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    (Chopin) Étude op. 10-3

    Composed in: 1980  Playing time: 3 min 10 sec 

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    (Brahms) Ungarische Tänze No. 5

    Composed in: 1980  Playing time: 2 min 40 sec 

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    Chamber music (22)

    "As if I were a Butterbur"

    Composed in: 1963  Playing time: 13 min 00 sec 

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    "I didn't know how the sky was blue"

    Composed in: 1970  Playing time: 1 min 30 sec 

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    Chorus 'SEISHUN' (Youth)

    Composed in: 1978  Playing time: 30 min 00 sec 

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    Chorus 'The ARIAKE SEA'

    Composed in: 1981  Playing time: 28 min 00 sec 

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    Chorus 'SHONAN-SANKA' (Song in praise of Shonan)

    Composed in: 1990  Playing time: 15 min 00 sec 

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    Chorus 'Oh Wind!'

    Composed in: 2009  Playing time: 15 min 00 sec 

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    Chorus 'The time of Weaning'

    Composed in: 1992  Playing time: 10 min 00 sec 

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    Children's chorus 'The Spirit of spring'

    Composed in: 1991  Playing time: 10 min 00 sec 

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    Chorus 'The sleet'

    Composed in: 1983  Playing time: 4 min 00 sec 

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    Chorus 'Like The earth loves me'

    Composed in: 1991  Playing time: 4 min 00 sec 

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    Children's chorus 'I didn't know how the say was blue'

    Composed in: 1970  Playing time: 2 min 10 sec 

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    Chorus 'A blue hunter'

    Composed in: 1981  Playing time: 6 min 00 sec 

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    Chorus 'Rush Melos'

    Composed in: 1978  Playing time: 3 min 30 sec 

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    Children's chorus 'White flower'

    Composed in: 1977  Playing time: 2 min 15 sec 

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    Chorus 'Karamatsu' (A larch tree)

    Composed in: 1988  Playing time: 5 min 00 sec 

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    Chorus 'Karamatsu' (A larch tree)

    Composed in: 1991  Playing time: 5 min 00 sec 

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    落葉松

    Composed in: 1956  Playing time: 1 min 30 sec 

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    片恋(白秋による7つの断章-初期の歌曲より)

    Composed in: 1957  Playing time: 10 min 00 sec 

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    青い蜻蛉(白秋による7つの断章-初期の歌曲より)

    Composed in: 1959  Playing time: 2 min 50 sec 

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    走れ海へ

    Composed in: 1988  Playing time: 2 min 10 sec 

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    そのよき名

    Composed in: 1980  Playing time: 2 min 00 sec 

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    歴史をつぎて

    Composed in: 1980  Playing time: 3 min 00 sec 

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    etc

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    Prelude for HX1

    Composed in: 1990  Playing time: 12 min 00 sec 

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    Chamber music (2)

    Quartetto per Corno, Violoncello,Timpani e Celesta

    Composed in: 1965  Playing time: 30 min 00 sec 

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    A Train of Sweets

    Composed in: 1978  Playing time: 2 min 40 sec 

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