About Sōju Nosaka II
Lived 1938 – 2019 (aged 80–81). Sōju Nosaka II was a Japanese musicologist, musician and university teacher.
was a prominent Japanese koto player, specializing in contemporary music. Her real name was .
Overview Nosaka was born on May 6, 1938, in Tokyo.
She was known for her work with the 20-string (nijū-gen) and 25-string bass kotos, which she helped to develop. The Japanese composers Minoru Miki and Akira Ifukube composed for her.
Nosaka joined the Pro Musica Nipponia ensemble in 1965, continuing as an active member for 17 years. She released several CDs.
In 2003, she adopted the name Sōju, the 2nd, after the death of her mother, the first Sōju.
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Who was Sōju Nosaka II?
Japanese musician
When was Sōju Nosaka II born?
Sōju Nosaka II was born in 1938 in Tokyo.
When did Sōju Nosaka II die?
Sōju Nosaka II died on 27 August 2019 in Tokyo.
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Sōju Nosaka II was a musicologist, musician and university teacher.
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Sōju Nosaka II was Japanese.
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