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Mayako Kubo
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| Born | 5 December 1947 |
| Resting place |  Germany |
| Other names | 久保 摩耶子 |
| Occupation | composer |
Mayako Kubo is a talented Japanese musician. She was born on December 5, 1947. She is known for being both a skilled pianist and a composer, which means she writes music.
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About Mayako Kubo
Mayako Kubo was born in Kobe, Japan. She started her music journey by studying piano at Osaka College of Music.
Her Studies and Travels
In 1972, Mayako moved to Vienna to learn how to compose music. She studied with famous teachers like Roman Haubenstock-Ramati and Erich Urbanner. While there, she even created her first pieces of 'tape music,' which was an early form of electronic music.
Later, in the 1980s, she continued her studies in Germany. She learned more about composing and also about music history, called musicology.
Interest in Theater
Mayako became interested in how plays and performances are put together, which is called dramaturgy. In 1990, she moved to Italy. However, she later returned to Berlin, Germany, in 1994, where she has lived and worked since.
Awards and Recognitions
Mayako Kubo has received many awards and scholarships for her amazing work in music. These honors helped her continue her studies and create new pieces.
- 1978–1979: Scholarship from the Federal Ministry for Education, Art and Culture.
- 1979: Award from the International Contest for Electronic and Experimental Music in Bourges.
- 1980: Scholarship from the City of Vienna.
- 1982–1983: Scholarship from the Alban Berg Foundation.
- 1983–1984: Scholarship for artists from the Ministry of Science and Research of Lower Saxony.
- 1989: Scholarship from the Cultural Senate Berlin.
- 1999: Fellow of the Japan Foundation.
- 2000–2001: Scholarship from the Bundesmusikakademie Rheinsberg.
- 2002: Fellow of the Hanse Wissenschaftskolleg.
- 2004: Scholarship from the Berlin Senate.
- 2004–2007: Scholarship from the Yaddo Foundation.
- 2006: Fellow of the Bogliasco Foundation.
Mayako Kubo's Music
Mayako Kubo has composed many different types of music, including operas, symphonies, and pieces for various instruments.
Selected Compositions
Here are some of her well-known works:
- Rashomon: An opera first performed in 1996.
- Osan – Secret of Love: Another opera from 2003/2004.
- Der Spinnfaden (The Spinning Thread): An opera from 2010.
- Margeriten weiss in Flaschenbegleitung: Scenic music from 2004.
- Hyperion-Fragmente: Music theater from 2001.
- 1. Symphony: Her first symphony, completed between 1993 and 1998.
- 2. Symphony: Her second symphony, composed in 2000.
- Piano Concerto: A concerto for piano and orchestra from 1985/1986.
- Sanriku-Lieder: Songs composed in 2011.
- Mirlitonnades – 24 Lieder: A collection of 24 songs from 2005.
- Solo für Kontrabass: A solo piece for double bass from 2005.
- Berlinisches Tagebuch: A piano cycle (a series of piano pieces) from 1989/1990.
- Yogi: A piece for mixed chorus without instruments (a cappella) from 1980.
Recorded Works
Many of Mayako Kubo's compositions have been recorded and released. This allows people all over the world to listen to her music.
- Wohin: A trio recorded in 2011.
- AtemPause: A guitar quartet recorded in 2008.
- Rashomon opera: The recording of her opera, released in 1996.
- Piano Recital: A recording featuring her piano cycle Berlinisches Tagebuch, released in 1991.
