Takashi Yoshimatsu

Short bio Takashi Yoshimatsu

Birthday: 1953 in Tokyo, Japan

Active: 1980s - 2000s

Genre: Avant-Garde,Classical

Full biography Takashi Yoshimatsu

Takashi Yoshimatsu is a Japanese classical music composer born in 1953 in Tokyo , Japan. He is one of the most prolific and popular contemporary Japanese composers known for his symphonies and piano works. Before pursuing classical music, Yoshimatsu initially wanted to become a symphony writer.

Apart from composing music, Yoshimatsu also spends time writing articles, music reviews, and essays. He has published many books, including the "Illustrated Encyclopedia of Classical Music" and the "Illustrated History of Music." Yoshimatsu's works often combine jazz and rock elements with classical music , resulting in a unique and modern sound.

Some of his notable works include the Symphony No. 4 "Memorial" and the Saxophone Concerto "Cyber-Bird." Yoshimatsu's music is highly regarded for its complex harmonies and expressive melodies, inspired by nature and Japanese culture. In his piece, the sound of birdsong is often incorporated, adding a new dimension to his works.

Despite his prolific work, Yoshimatsu is still not as well-known as many other contemporary classical composers. Nevertheless, his music has a strong following among classical music enthusiasts worldwide, and his contributions to the genre cannot be ignored.

Albums featuring Takashi Yoshimatsu

#	Name album	Year	Music label
1	Jo Kondo, Takashi Yoshimatsu, Toshiya Sukegawa, Katsuhiro Tsubonou, Jo Kondo – The Beginning Of Japanese Electroacoustic #10 Mitsuru Ohishi & Kouichi Suzuki Work New Wave　音の始源を求めて#10(CD, Compilation, Limited Edition, Stereo)	2023	Sound3 Co.,Ltd.
2	Takashi Yoshimatsu, Yumiko Oshima-Ryan – Piano Works For The Left Hand(CD, Album)	2022	Naxos
3	吉松隆, 東京フィルハーモニック交響楽団 – Tarkus - Classic Meets Rock	2010	Denon
4	Nanae Yoshimura - Pro Musica Nipponia, Miki, Yoshimatsu – The Art Of The Koto Volume Four(CD, Album)	2010	Celestial Harmonies
5	Takashi Yoshimatsu = 吉松隆 – 吉松隆作品集(CD, Compilation)	2007	Camerata
6	吉松隆 = Takashi Yoshimatsu – Astro Boy: Music From Metro City (Original Soundtrack Part 2) = 鉄腕アトム Astro Boy Music From Metro City (オリジナル・サウンドトラックパート2)(CD, Stereo)	2004	Sony Records Int'l
7	Yoshimatsu, Sachio Fujioka, Peter Dixon, BBC Philharmonic – Cello Concerto ‘Centaurus Unit’ / The Age Of Birds / Chikap(CD, Album, Stereo)	2004	Chandos
8	Yoshimatsu, BBC Philharmonic, Sachio Fujioka – Symphony No. 5 / Prelude To The Celebration Of Birds / Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 2(CD, Album)	2003	Chandos
9	Takashi Yoshimatsu = 吉松隆 – Astro Boy Original Soundtrack Score = アストロボーイ・鉄腕アトム Astro Boy オリジナル・サウンドトラック・スコア	2003	Sony Records Int'l
10	Yoshimatsu - Ian Bousfield, BBC Philharmonic, Sachio Fujioka – Symphony No. 4 · Trombone Concerto 'Orion Machine' · Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 1(CD, Album)	2001	Chandos
11	Yoshimatsu, BBC Philharmonic, Sachio Fujioka – Kamui-Chikap Symphony / Ode To Birds And Rainbow(CD, Album)	2000	Chandos
12	Yoshimatsu - Nobuya Sugawa, Sachio Fujioka, BBC Philharmonic – Symphony No. 3 Premiere Recording / Saxophone Concerto Cyber-bird	1999	Chandos
13	Yoshimatsu - Kyoko Tabe, Manchester Camerata, Sachio Fujioka – Memo Flora(CD, )	1998	Chandos
14	Takemitsu, Matsumura, Miyoshi, Yoshimatsu - Minoru Nojima, Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra, Tadaaki Otaka – Twill By Twilight \| Piano Concerto No. 2 \| Noesis \| Threnody To Toki(CD, )	1997	ASV Digital
15	Takashi Yoshimatsu - Kyoko Tabe – Pleiades Dances I~V	1996	Denon
16	Yoshimatsu = 吉松隆 - Craig Ogden, BBC Philharmonic, Sachio Fujioka – Symphony No. 2 / Guitar Concerto / Threnody To Toki(CD, )	1996	Chandos
17	Kazuhito Yamashita, Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra – Guitar Concertos: Pegasus Effect	1986	RCA
18	Takashi Yoshimatsu, Joe Sakimoto – 健忘的天使(CD, Album, Promo)	-	Camerata
19	Phil Woods, Paul Hindemith, Paul Creston, Takashi Yoshimatsu, Alina Mleczko, Agnieszka Kopacka – Alina Mleczko(CD, )	-	DUX