Nomura Yūko
野村 祐子
Koto & Composer
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Born in Nagoya City. Familiarized herself with Koto in childhood through her parents who are Koto players and composers. Made first stage appearance at age three. Begun composition of Koto in 1971,and started Koto performances throughout Japan and gained public attention as a talented soloist of her father, Nomura Seihō's compositions. Collaborated with Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra in 1979, and from this time performed overseas in Poland, Australia and former West Germany etc. to positive reactions. She has also played on TV + Radio many times and her activities expanded widely, such as CD recording and lecture and compositions commissioned by various traditional music groups. She completed the 22nd NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) Traditional Music Training Program. Awarded a Prize Nagoya citizen art festival, the Green Ribbon Prize for new face. She is a member of Modern Hougaku Composer Association, the vice-chairman of Sōkyoku Seigensya and superintendence of Seigensya Gattsodan.
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Tracks Recorded
| Pieces | Kanji | Length | Album | Instrument | |
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| Aso Sanka | 阿蘇讃歌 | 20'10 | The World of Nomura Seihō volume 1 (野村正峰の世界１) | Koto | |
| Chōjō no Fu - Daiichigakushō | 長城の賦 第一楽章 | 06'04 | Challenging Eternity Disk 07 | Koto | |
| Chōjō no Fu - Dainigakushō | 長城の賦 第二楽章 | 03'24 | Challenging Eternity Disk 07 | Koto | |
| Chōjō no Fu - Daisangakushō | 長城の賦 第三楽章 | 04'59 | Challenging Eternity Disk 07 | Koto | |
| Ebisu no Uta | 胡の歌 | 13'16 | Challenging Eternity Disk 07 | Koto | |
| Homura | 炎 | 11'49 | The World of Nomura Seihō volume 1 (野村正峰の世界１) | Koto | |
| Misaki no Tōdai | 岬の灯台 | 06'38 | Challenging Eternity Disk 07 | Koto | |
| Nemureru Haru | 眠れる春 | 12'42 | The World of Nomura Seihō volume 1 (野村正峰の世界１) | Koto | |
| Shirakaba no Hayashi Nite | 白樺の林にて | 06'36 | Challenging Eternity Disk 07 | Koto |
Composed or Arranged
| Shakuhachi Compositions | |||
| Title | Kanji | Year | Alternate Title |
| Sora to Umi to Taiyo To | 空と海と太陽と |