Yoshihisa Taira

Composition NameDateInstrumentation
Penombres III 1987 Small Ensemble
Hierophonie V 1983 Sextet
Convergence I pour Marimba 1975 Solo
Birthplace
Tokyo, Japan
Birth Date
1937
Studies:
Tokyo University of Fine Arts
Cons. National Superieur Music 1966 Andre Jolivet Henri Dutilleux Olivier Messiaen
AwardPurposeDate
Lily Boulanger First Pr.1971
Comp. Grand PrixSACEM in Chamber music1974
Prize WinnerUnesco Int'l Composers1982
Publication Title Author Date Reaction Synopsis Type
The New York Times Harp Enchantment in Jap. Mode Allan Kozinn 2/27/89 Positive The ensemble should not have needed direction: most of the work's energy and complexity was in the harp writing. Review
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