gappo

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Last updated:January 1, 2010
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Started music at age 4. Guided by Ms. Harumi Hikosaka, the fundamentals of music were learned in the Yamaha Junior Special Course. After entering university, it was realized that music was the optimal means to express inner landscapes that are difficult to convey in words or capture in photographs, leading to the beginning of composition.
Currently, while working as an engineer, the artist engages in composing and performing activities. A fondness for comforting songs such as Japanese folk songs and children's songs is held, with plans to arrange these for solo piano in the near future.
Graduated from Kaisei High School. Completed undergraduate studies in the Department of Information Science, Faculty of Science, the University of Tokyo, and postgraduate studies at the same university.
Past Major Musical Activities
- Received an award in an original composition competition while enrolled in the Yamaha Special Course (1991)
- Received an award in the "Nobara Composition Competition (Shinano Mainichi Shimbun)" while at university (1997)
- Composed the mixed chorus piece "Sora" (Sky). Premiered at Showa Women's University Hitomi Memorial Hall (1999)
- Composed the graduation song for a Hitachi City junior high school (1999)
- Provided music for distribution to Korean USEN and other media via NextMusic (2004)
- Held a recital at Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall (2005)
- Provided music for distribution to MonstarFM (2007)
Works(2)
Piano Solo (1)