Takuo Yuasa

Takuo Yuasa is a Japanese conductor renowned for his passionate advocacy of 20th-century classical music, particularly works by Japanese composers. Born in Osaka in 1949, he studied at the NHK Training School for Conductors and later honed his craft under maestros like Hideo Saito and Franco Ferrara. Yuasa became a champion of blending Western classical traditions with Japanese musical identity, earning praise for his vibrant interpretations of composers like Kósçak Yamada, Yasushi Akutagawa, and Toshiro Mayuzumi—artists featured prominently in his recent recordings. His prolific Naxos discography, including releases like *Nobutoki: Kaido-tosei* and *Mayuzumi: Mandala Symphony*, showcases his knack for reviving overlooked gems and breathing new life into Japan’s orchestral heritage. A globetrotter on the podium, he’s collaborated with orchestras from Ireland to New Zealand, always with a friendly,

Genres

Japanese Classical

Latest Release

Nobutoki: Kaido-tosei (Along the Coast, Conquer the East) & Other Works

Takuo Yuasa

Album - 10 Tracks - Released April 2, 2021