Sadao Bekku
Japanese composer (1922–2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sadao Bekku (別宮貞雄, Bekku Sadao, May 24, 1922 in Tokyo – January 12, 2012 in Mitaka, Tokyo[1]) was a Japanese classical composer. His works include five symphonies, film scores, a flute sonata, a piano concerto, choral work and art songs, and the opera, Prince Arima.
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Sadao Bekku | |
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Born | (1922-03-24)March 24, 1922 Tokyo, Japan |
Died | January 12, 2012(2012-01-12) (aged 89) |
Other names | 別宮 貞雄 |
Occupation | composer |
Relatives | grand father:Yamagiwa Katsusaburō (pathologist) |
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His work took strong influence from jazz. His best-known works include the film score Matango (1963).