高橋悠治(ピアノ)

**Yuji Takahashi (ピアノ)**

Yuji Takahashi is a visionary Japanese pianist and composer whose work bridges avant-garde experimentation with poetic sensitivity. Born in 1938, he emerged as a key figure in Japan’s postwar contemporary music scene, studying under icons like Iannis Xenakis and Toshi Ichiyanagi while collaborating with Toru Takemitsu. His piano works, like the introspective *Reveries, Daydream, Night Thoughts…* and the playful *Bs’ Bagatelles*, showcase his knack for blending stark modernism with fleeting lyrical beauty. Takahashi’s recent releases, from the child-friendly *Cycle of Seasons* to the haunting *The Garden of Shadows*, reveal his restless creativity and dedication to reimagining piano music—whether through fractured waltzes (*Caprice en forme de Valse*) or meditative soundscapes. A lifelong innovator, he continues to surprise listeners by dissolving boundaries between composition, improvisation, and pure sonic exploration.

Genres

Avant-garde

Latest Release

Bs’ Bagatelles

高橋悠治(ピアノ)

Album - 26 Tracks - Released August 25, 2022