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Country: | Country: Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan <br /> | ||
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ITO Yasuhide, professor at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, has earned international acclaim for his compositional endeavors. He has more than 1000 works including more than 90 wind band works. "Gloriosa” (1990 Ongaku No Tomo Sha; Bravo Music, international distributor) is one of the most frequently performed masterworks in the world, having the distinction of appearing in a standard Japanese high school music textbook. “Festal Scenes” (TRN) saw its US premiere with Ito himself conducting, marking his first international appearance at the 1987 ABA-JBA joint convention. | |||
Ito’s compositional talent covers a variety of musical media. His piano ensemble series, “Guru-guru Piano” (Ongaku No Tomo Sha, 8 volumes) expands the scope of four-handed performance. His 2001 opera “Mr. Cinderella” received much critical acclaim and greatly impacted the Japanese opera scene. By request from his hometown of Hamamatsu, he composed music for the official city song rededicated in 2007. In honor of those affected by the tragic East Japan Earthquake, Ito collaborated with famous poet Ryoichi Wago, offering songs of gifts and prayer. His kindness and generosity through music has touched many lives. | |||
Ito’s distinguished musical career includes guest conducting the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra for their ‘Asian Concert Tour 2002’ on behalf of maestro Frederick Fennell, and the International Youth Wind Orchestra at WASBE 2005 in Singapore. He is in high demand as a guest conductor, clinician, lecturer, and educator in Asian countries such as Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea and Singapore, and gives clinics for WASBE and other band festivals worldwide. | |||
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Biography
Born: 1960
Country: Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Studies: Tokyo University
Teachers:
Website:
ITO Yasuhide, professor at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, has earned international acclaim for his compositional endeavors. He has more than 1000 works including more than 90 wind band works. "Gloriosa” (1990 Ongaku No Tomo Sha; Bravo Music, international distributor) is one of the most frequently performed masterworks in the world, having the distinction of appearing in a standard Japanese high school music textbook. “Festal Scenes” (TRN) saw its US premiere with Ito himself conducting, marking his first international appearance at the 1987 ABA-JBA joint convention.
Ito’s compositional talent covers a variety of musical media. His piano ensemble series, “Guru-guru Piano” (Ongaku No Tomo Sha, 8 volumes) expands the scope of four-handed performance. His 2001 opera “Mr. Cinderella” received much critical acclaim and greatly impacted the Japanese opera scene. By request from his hometown of Hamamatsu, he composed music for the official city song rededicated in 2007. In honor of those affected by the tragic East Japan Earthquake, Ito collaborated with famous poet Ryoichi Wago, offering songs of gifts and prayer. His kindness and generosity through music has touched many lives.
Ito’s distinguished musical career includes guest conducting the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra for their ‘Asian Concert Tour 2002’ on behalf of maestro Frederick Fennell, and the International Youth Wind Orchestra at WASBE 2005 in Singapore. He is in high demand as a guest conductor, clinician, lecturer, and educator in Asian countries such as Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea and Singapore, and gives clinics for WASBE and other band festivals worldwide.
Works for Percussion
References