Kikuko Masumoto facts for kids
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Kikuko Masumot
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| Born | 2 February 1937 |
| Other names | 増本 伎共子 |
| Occupation | composer |
Kikuko Masumoto, born on February 2, 1937, is a talented Japanese musician. She is a skilled pianist and also teaches music. She writes her own music as a composer. She also studies music from different cultures, which is called an ethnomusicologist.
Her Life Story
Kikuko Masumoto was born in Japan. She loved music from a young age. She studied music at two famous schools. These were the Toho Gakuen School of Music and the University of Tokyo. After finishing her studies, she started teaching music. She taught at the Toho Gakuen School, where she had once been a student.
Her Music
Kikuko Masumoto writes many different kinds of music. She creates pieces for small groups of instruments. This is called chamber music. She also writes operas, which are plays set to music. Some of her music is also made for singers.
Here are a few examples of her musical works:
- Pastorale for a solo recorder
- Archaic Phrase for a solo Chang harp
- Tapestry for a solo harpsichord
- Ranjoh for a solo flute
