Born in Tokyo in 1953, Takashi Yoshimatsu studied in the engineering department of Keio University. He taught himself composition and studied under Teizo Matsumura. He has played with several jazz, rock and other bands.
An advocate of new lyricism, he decries unmusical trends in modern music. He has published many works since his debut composition in 1981, 'Threnody to Toki.' These include three symphonies and five concertos for guitar, bassoon, trombone, saxophone, and piano respectively. His orchestra pieces include 'Ode to Bird and Rainbow.' He has composed many stage pieces, a series of chamber music works on the theme of 'birds' and pieces for piano, and Japanese instruments.		 　
　 Many of his works are available on CD on the Chandos, Toshiba-EMI, BMG Victor, CBS-Sony, King, Camerata Tokyo, Den-on, Apollon and JVC labels. (some only in Japan)
Yoshimatsu is under contract as 'Composer in Residence' with Chandos Records. Chandos will record all of Yoshimatsu's Orchestra works.
Yoshimatsu is also an oft-published essayist and music critic. His books (in Japanese) include A Pieces Ear for Music and Notes on Fin de Siecle Music.

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