Kishio Hirao

Japanese composer (1907–1953)
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Kishio Hirao

Summary

Kishio Hirao is a human[1]. Born in Nihonbashi-ku[2], he… he was born on July 8, 1907[3]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. He died on December 15, 1953[5]. He worked as a composer[6].

Key Facts

  • Kishio Hirao was born in Nihonbashi-ku[2].
  • Kishio Hirao died in Tokyo[4].
  • Kishio Hirao was born on July 8, 1907[3].
  • Kishio Hirao died on December 15, 1953[5].
  • Kishio Hirao's father was Shūsen Hirao[7].
  • Kishio Hirao held citizenship in Japan[8].
  • Kishio Hirao held citizenship in Empire of Japan[9].
  • Kishio Hirao worked as a composer[6].
  • Among Kishio Hirao's employers was Kunitachi College of Music[10].
  • Kishio Hirao's education included a stint at Keio University[11].
  • Kishio Hirao was educated at Schola Cantorum de Paris[12].
  • Kishio Hirao's education included a stint at École César Franck[13].
  • A notable student of Kishio Hirao was Kikuko Kanai[14].
  • A notable student of Kishio Hirao was Toshi Isobe[15].
  • A notable student of Kishio Hirao was Isao Tomita[16].
  • A notable student of Kishio Hirao was Toshi Ichiyanagi[17].
  • Kishio Hirao is recorded as male[18].
  • Kishio Hirao's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Kishio Hirao's genre is classical music[20].
  • Kishio Hirao's family name is recorded as Hirao[21].
  • Kishio Hirao studied under Charles Lautrup[22].
  • Kishio Hirao studied under Satoru Ōnuma[23].
  • Kishio Hirao studied under Ryūtarō Hirota[24].
  • Kishio Hirao studied under Guy de Lioncourt[25].
  • Kishio Hirao studied under Joseph Rosenstock[26].

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Origins and Family

Kishio Hirao was born in Nihonbashi-ku[2]. He was born on July 8, 1907[3]. His father was Shūsen Hirao[7].

Education

Educated at Keio University[11], a private university[27], in Japan[28], founded in 1858[29], headquartered in Mita[30]; Schola Cantorum de Paris[12], a college of music[31], in France[32], founded in 1894[33]; and École César Franck[13], a school[34], in France[35], founded in 1935[36], headquartered in Paris[37]. Studied under Charles Lautrup[22], a conductor[38], b. 1894[39], of Kingdom of Denmark[40]; Satoru Ōnuma[23], a conductor[41], 1889–1944[42], of Japan[43]; Ryūtarō Hirota[24], a composer[44], 1892–1952[45], of Japan[46]; Guy de Lioncourt[25], a composer[47], 1885–1961[48], of France[49]; and Joseph Rosenstock[26], a conductor[50], 1895–1985[51], of Poland[52].

Career and Affiliations

Kishio Hirao worked as a composer[6]. Among his employers was Kunitachi College of Music[10]. Notable students include Kikuko Kanai[14], a composer[53], 1911–1986[54], of Japan[55]; Toshi Isobe[15], a choir director[56], 1917–1998[57], of Japan[58]; Isao Tomita[16], a composer[59], 1932–2016[60], of Japan[61], awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class[62], specialised in music[63]; and Toshi Ichiyanagi[17], a composer[64], 1933–2022[65], of Japan[66], awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon[67], specialised in composed musical work[68].

Death and Burial

Kishio Hirao died on December 15, 1953[5]. He passed away in Tokyo[4].

FAQs

Where was Kishio Hirao born?

Kishio Hirao's place of birth was Nihonbashi-ku[2].

Where did Kishio Hirao die?

Kishio Hirao passed away in Tokyo[4].

Who were Kishio Hirao's parents?

Kishio Hirao's father was Shūsen Hirao[7].

What did Kishio Hirao do for work?

Kishio Hirao worked as composer[6].

Where did Kishio Hirao go to school?

Kishio Hirao was educated at Keio University[11], Schola Cantorum de Paris[12], and École César Franck[13].

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Class ancestry

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