TD Composer of the Month for September: Toru Takemitsu
Toru Takemitsu’s (1930 – 1996) compositional idiom preserves national identity, building awareness of Japanese music and tradition through his remarkably original synthesis. His distinct sound transcends musical borders using both Western and Japanese instruments in varying combinations. Born in Tokyo, Japan on October 8, 1930, Takemitsu decided to pursue a career in composition at the… Read More