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Kikuko Masumoto

b. 1937

Japanese musician

Pianist Composer Music educator
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Born 1937. Kikuko Masumoto is a Japanese pianist, composer, music educator, musicologist and ethnomusicologist.

is a Japanese pianist, music educator, composer, and ethnomusicologist.

Biography She was born in Japan and studied music at the Toho Gakuen School of Music and the University of Tokyo. After completing her education, she took a position teaching music at Toho Gakuen.

Works Masumoto composes music for chamber ensemble, opera and voice performance. Selected compositions include: Pastorale for solo recorder Archaic Phrase for solo Chang harp Tapestry for solo harpsichord Ranjoh for solo flute

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Important facts

Born
2 February 1937, Tokyo
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Pianist, composer, music educator, musicologist, ethnomusicologist
Nationality
Japan
Education
Toho Gakuen School of Music

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kikuko Masumoto?

Japanese musician

When was Kikuko Masumoto born?

Kikuko Masumoto was born on 2 February 1937 in Tokyo.

What is Kikuko Masumoto's occupation?

Kikuko Masumoto is a pianist, composer, music educator, musicologist and ethnomusicologist.

What nationality is Kikuko Masumoto?

Kikuko Masumoto is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kikuko Masumoto

· Wikidata: Q676107

· DBpedia: Kikuko Masumoto

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