Noda, Teruyuki 1940 - 2022

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Last updated:April 11, 2025
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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/
Works(56)
Piano Solo
Various works (12)
Piano Ensemble
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Chamber Music
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Chamber music (10)
Lied
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Chamber music (22)
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Chamber music (2)