Tōru Takemitsu

Tōru Takemitsu's Academic­Influence.com Rankings

Tōru Takemitsu

Communications

#3523

World Rank

#4947

Historical Rank

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Why Is Tōru Takemitsu Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Tōru Takemitsu was a Japanese composer and writer on aesthetics and music theory. Largely self-taught, Takemitsu was admired for the subtle manipulation of instrumental and orchestral timbre. He is known for combining elements of oriental and occidental philosophy and for fusing sound with silence and tradition with innovation.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Tōru Takemitsu?

Tōru Takemitsu is affiliated with the following schools:

• Yale University
• Tokyo University of the Arts