Ryōhei Hirose (廣瀬 量平, Hirose Ryōhei, July 17, 1930 in Hakodate, Hokkaidō, Japan – November 24, 2008 in Kyoto; given name also spelled Ryouhei)[1]) was a Japanese composer.
He has composed for both Japanese and Western instruments, but is best known for his compositions for shakuhachi and recorder. He has also composed for viola da gamba.
Hirose's recorder music has been widely recorded. See for a comprehensive discography.
Ryohei Hirose page (The International Shakuhachi Society)
January 01, 1970
ryōhei, hirose, 廣瀬, 量平, hirose, ryōhei, july, 1930, hakodate, hokkaidō, japan, november, 2008, kyoto, given, name, also, spelled, ryouhei, japanese, composer, born, 1930, july, 1930hakodate, hokkaido, japandiednovember, 2008, 2008, aged, kyoto, japanother, nam. Ryōhei Hirose 廣瀬 量平 Hirose Ryōhei July 17 1930 in Hakodate Hokkaidō Japan November 24 2008 in Kyoto given name also spelled Ryouhei 1 was a Japanese composer Ryōhei HiroseBorn 1930 07 17 July 17 1930Hakodate Hokkaido JapanDiedNovember 24 2008 2008 11 24 aged 78 Kyoto JapanOther names廣瀬 量平OccupationcomposerWebsiteRyouhei Hirose official website Contents 1 Biography 2 Compositions 3 References 4 External linksBiography editHe studied at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music with Tomojirō Ikenouchi and Akio Yashiro He served as a professor in the music department of the Kyoto City University of Arts from 1977 to 1996 afterwards filling various administrative posts there He has also served as lecturer at the Mozarteum University of Salzburg 1997 Essen Music University 2003 the Kunitachi College of Music 1977 79 and the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music 1991 1998 He has composed for both Japanese and Western instruments but is best known for his compositions for shakuhachi and recorder He has also composed for viola da gamba Hirose s recorder music has been widely recorded See Recorded Recorders for a comprehensive discography Hirose died on November 24 2008 1 Compositions editTriste cello concerto 1971 Festival Overture orchestra 1971 Concerto for Shakuhachi and Orchestra 1976 Blue Train flute orchestra 1979 Sonata for Flute and Harpsichord 1964 Hare for 3 shakuhachi 1969 Aki 2 Shakuhachi 1969 arr for Rec 1988 Composition for Percussions Viola and Violoncello 1970 Potalaka Rec A Vc Hp 1972 Padma for oboe solo 1973 Paramita for alto flute solo with accompaniment of organ point 1973 Kakurin for shakuhachi solo 1973 Karavinka Rec Ob Vn Va Vc Perc 1973 Mitsu no mai Rec Guit 1974 Mitsu no uta Rec Perc Koto 1974 Lamentation Rec ens A A T B 1975 Meditation Rec A or T 1975 Idyll 1 Rec ens Sn A T B 1976 Tenral Cbikyo 4 Rec 4 Perc Shaku etc 1976 Topography 2 Rec Perc etc 1976 Kama Rec pl Sn B Va da Gamba Cem etc 196 arr for Rec 1978 Hymn Rec A 1979 arr for Fl 1982 Ode I 2 Rec pl A B r B 1979 Ode II Rec pl A B A T B 1980 Aubade 2 Rec A T S Sn A T S T A A 1989 Suite for noble cats 5 Vdg 1990 arr Rec ens S A T B CB 1991 Dirge of Troja 2 Rec pl 2B 1995 Lamenta of Inca Rec B 1995 Illusion of the Crescent 1 Rec T 2005 References edit a b Source Ryouhei Hirose official website External links editRyouhei Hirose official website Ryohei Hirose page The International Shakuhachi Society Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ryōhei Hirose amp oldid 1208588166, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
