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(1930-1996), Tokyo, Japan. A mostly self-taught composer who combined musical ideas and instruments from East and West in his compositions.
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Mr. Toru Takemitsu
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Profile by Music from Japan with background information and links to works on file.
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Takemitsu, Toru
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Listing with Schott Musik International includes biography, photograph, background and influences, growth and development, and career and life accomplishments.
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Toru Takemitsu
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Brief article championing him as a "serious" as well as a film composer with links. From the Classical Composers Database.
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Glenn Gould Prize: Toru Takemitsu
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Profile with biography and special emphasis on his accomplishments in fusing classical Japanese, western, and modern influences, often with the visual and performing arts, into various media.
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Takemitsu Society Home Page
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Official site. About the society, how to join, events, international news, and library catalog.
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Takemitsu, Toru (1930 - 1996), Japan
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Notable events, biographical data, recommended CDs, books, and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.
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The Brazen Head: Toru Takemitsu
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Discussion of several compositions influenced by or based upon the works of James Joyce.
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Toru Takemitsu
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An homage mixing biography with words of praise. Divided into sections including influences, gardens, movies, and sound and with MOV clips of his music.
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Toru Takemitsu
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Biography and musical highlights from program notes of the Ensemble Sospeso.
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Toru Takemitsu (1930-1996)
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Brief biographical sketch, summaries of orchestral and chamber music, and Naxos discography.
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Toru Takemitsu (1930-1996)
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Karadar dictionary entry with life, photograph, MIDI audio sample, and listing of important works.
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Tôru Takemitsu
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Filmography at IMDb with composer, writer, and actor credits for film and television, including the series Cosmos and the movie Ran.
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