Ono Mamoru
小野 衛
Composer & Shakuhachi
|
Born in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. While at university in Tokyo, he studied shakuhachi with Shimamura Kyozan and koto and shamisen with Miyagi Michio, and from 1937, he performed with Miyagi Michio as part of the shakuhachi section; after graduating from Tokyo University in1938, he married Miyagi Michio's adopted daughter, Yoshiko, and became his adopted son-in-law, changing his name to Miyagi Mamoru. He also studied composition under Moroi Saburō, and in 1947 formed the Shinseikai with Moroi's students Shibata Nao, Irino Yoshiro, Dan Ikuma, and others, publishing such works as "Genraku Trio" and "Quintet". From 1936 until Michio Miyagi's death in 1956, he was a dedicated collaborator of Miyagi Michio, translating the braille scores composed by the blind Miyagi into staff notation, etc. He became the headmaster of the Miyagi school of koto music. He is the founder and first president of Soumei Ono Ongaku Kai. He has been active as a composer, performer, and conductor of koto, shakuhachi, and sangen, and his vigorous creative activities have made him a leader of contemporary Japanese music. He has published many works that incorporate the techniques and styles of Western classical music with koto, shakuhachi, and shamisen as the core instruments, and his representative works include "Sonata for Koto Duet". He also served as president of the Japan Federation of Contemporary Japanese Music Composers.
|
| Also Known As 宮城衛 (Miyagi Mamoru); 猷山 衛 (Yūzan Mamoru) |
|
Teachers Students
|
Albums
 |
Japan Revisited Various styles of Japanese instrumental music showcasing shakuhachi, koto, samisen, and taiko. |
Tracks Recorded
| Pieces | Kanji | Length | Album | Instrument | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chugoku Chiho no Komoriuta | 中国地方の子守唄 | 03'19 | Japan Revisited | Shakuhachi | |
| Echigojishi | 越後獅子 | 03'27 | Japan Revisited | Shakuhachi | |
| Haru no Umi | 春の海 | Sō - Meikyoku no Shirabe (Koto music of Japan) | Shakuhachi | ||
 |
Izumi | 泉 | 07'07 | Miyagi Michio Sakuhin Dai Zenshu - 08 | Shakuhachi |
| Kappore | かっぽれ | 02'31 | Japan Revisited | Shakuhachi | |
| Kazoe Uta | 数え唄 | 02'59 | Japan Revisited | Shakuhachi | |
| Kiso Bushi | 木曽節 | 03'27 | Japan Revisited | Shakuhachi | |
| Kōjō no Tsuki | 荒城の月 | 03'02 | Japan Revisited | Shakuhachi | |
| Matsuri Bayashi | 祭囃子 | 03'25 | Japan Revisited | Shakuhachi | |
| O Edo Nihon Bashi | お江戸日本橋 | 03'08 | Japan Revisited | Shakuhachi | |
| Sakura Sakura | さくらさくら | 03'12 | Japan Revisited | Shakuhachi | |
| Shinnai Nagashi | 新内流し | 03'12 | Japan Revisited | Shakuhachi | |
| Shishi | 獅子 | 03'29 | Japan Revisited | Shakuhachi | |
| Tanko Bushi | 炭坑節 | 03'44 | Japan Revisited | Shakuhachi | |
|
Uguisu | 鴬 | 08'14 | Miyagi Michio Sakuhin Dai Zenshu - 08 | Shakuhachi |
Composed or Arranged
| Shakuhachi Compositions | |||
| Title | Kanji | Year | Alternate Title |
| Oidanuki | 老狸 |
1957 |
|
| Kōjō no Tsuki (Mamoru) | 荒城の月 |
1958 |
|
| Shijusokyoku Ichiban | 四重奏曲一番 |
1958 |
Quartet no.1 |
| Keishuku no Uta | 慶祝の歌 |
1959 |
|
| Shijusokyoku Iban | 1960 |
Quartet no.2 | |
| Gassokyoku Ichiban | 合奏曲一番 |
1961 |
Ensemble piece no.1 |
| Min'yo Nidai | 民謡二題 |
1961 |
|
| Minyocho ni Yoru Genso Sanban | 民謡調による幻想三番 |
1961 |
Fantasy no.3 |
| Gassokyoku Niban | 合奏曲二番 |
1962 |
Ensemble piece no.2 |
| Tsuibo Tsuisho | 追慕追頌 |
1962 |
|
| Gensokyoku Sinpi Yori Kibo E | 1963 |
Fantasy Shinpi yori kiboe | |
| Gassokyoku Sanban | 合奏曲三番 |
1964 |
Ensemble piece no.3 |
| Sokkyoteki Dansho | 即興的断章 |
1964 |
|
| Gassokyoku Yonban | 合奏曲四番 |
1965 |
Ensemble piece no.4 |
| Kyosoteki Dansho | 協奏的断章 |
1966 |
|
| Hogiuta | 寿歌 |
1969 |
|
| Shakuhachi Dokusokyoku So | 1972 |
So for shakuhachi solo | |
| Togen no Uta | 桃源の歌 |
1976 |
|
| Hakanaki Ha | はかなきは |
1977 |
|
| Yume | 夢 |
1980 |
|
| Tenchi Sanka | 天地讃歌 |
1983 |
|
| Shuyukan Nihyakunen Sai Shukuka | 修猷館二百年祭祝歌 |
1985 |
|
| Haru wo Yomeru | 春を詠める |
1987 |