Kikuko Masumoto (増本 伎共子, Masumoto Kikuko, born 2 February 1937) is a Japanese pianist, music educator, composer, and ethnomusicologist.

Kikuko Masumot
Born (1937-02-02) 2 February 1937 (age 87)
Other names増本 伎共子
Occupationcomposer
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Biography

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She was born in Japan and studied music at the Toho Gakuen School of Music and the University of Tokyo. After completing her education, she took a position teaching music at Toho Gakuen.[1][2]

Works

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Masumoto composes music for chamber ensemble, opera and voice performance. Selected compositions include:

References

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  1. ^ Dees, Pamela Youngdahl (2004). A Guide to Piano Music by Women Composers: Women born after 1900.
  2. ^ Tyrrell, John (2001). The new Grove dictionary of music and musicians: Volume 16.
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