Midori Matsuya
Midori Matsuya ( Japanese 松 谷 翠 , Matsuya Midori ; born March 18, 1943 , † January 9, 1994 ) was a Japanese pianist. He graduated from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music and studied under Kichigoro Sato, Noboru Toyomasu, Naoya Fukai and Lay Lev.
Life
His father was the Japanese jazz pianist Minoru Matsuya (1910-1995). He taught him how to play the piano at a very early age. He grew up in an environment where he could learn both classical and jazz music. He also studied harmony and composition with Roh Ogura (1916–1990) in Kamakura .
In 1973 he went to Germany to study at the Berlin University of the Arts . In 1975 he returned to Japan and was involved in the concert business. He was music professor at Nihon University and piano teacher of Hiroaki Zakoji (1958–1987).
The singer Leo Matsuya is his son.
Shortly before his death he recorded the CD LIGHT COLORED ALBUM .
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| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Matsuya, Midori |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | 松 谷 翠 (Japanese) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Japanese pianist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 18, 1943 |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 9, 1994 |