Sadao Bekku

Sadao Bekku
Born(1922-03-24)March 24, 1922
Tokyo, Japan
DiedJanuary 12, 2012(2012-01-12) (aged 89)
Other names別宮 貞雄
Occupationcomposer
Relativesgrand father:Yamagiwa Katsusaburō (pathologist)

Sadao Bekku (別宮貞雄, Bekku Sadao, May 24, 1922 in Tokyo – January 12, 2012 in Mitaka, Tokyo[1]) was a Japanese classical composer. His works include five symphonies, film scores, a flute sonata, a piano concerto, choral work and art songs, and the opera, Prince Arima.

His work took strong influence from jazz. His best-known works include the film score Matango (1963).

  1. ^ "作曲家・別宮貞雄さん死去…現代音楽振興に尽力 : 文化 : 社会 : Yomiuri Online(読売新聞)". Archived from the original on 2012-01-16. Retrieved 2012-01-14.

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