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Koichi Sugiyama

Koichi Sugiyama was a Japanese composer, conductor, music arranger and pianist (1931–2021). He was born at Taitō-ku and died at Tokyo.

Koichi Sugiyama in brief

Born
1931
Died
2021
Known for
composer,conductor,music arranger,pianist
Place of birth
Taitō-ku

Overview

Recorded at birth as 椙山 浩一.

Born at Taitō-ku in 1931, died at Tokyo in 2021.

Career and activity

He was employed by Japan Composers & Arrangers Association, Fuji Television and Nippon Cultural Broadcasting. He belonged to Japan Institute for National Fundamentals and JASRAC.

Work and production

One work is recorded as notable: Dragon Quest Suite. His recorded genres are orchestra, kayōkyoku, anime song and video game music.

Recognition and collections

Koichi Sugiyama received CEDEC Awards - Special Award, The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette and Person of Cultural Merit.

Catalogued works

40 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service. The first 12 are listed here.

Dragon Quest III. Dragon Quest X. Dragon Quest Characters: Torneko no Daibōken 3. Godzilla vs. Biollante. Dragon Quest VIII. Dragon Quest IX. Dragon Quest VII. Dragon Quest VI. Dragon Quest V. Dragon Quest IV. Dragon Quest II. Dragon Quest.

In detail

Koichi Sugiyama studied at University of Tokyo and Seikei Junior & Senior High School. the recorded working language is Japanese.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are orchestra, kayōkyoku, anime song and video game music.

Employment is recorded with Japan Composers & Arrangers Association, Fuji Television and Nippon Cultural Broadcasting. Membership is recorded of Japan Institute for National Fundamentals and JASRAC.

Works named in the authority record are Dragon Quest Suite.

Distinctions recorded are CEDEC Awards - Special Award, The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette and Person of Cultural Merit.

Chronology

  1. 1931Koichi Sugiyama born at Taitō-ku.
  2. 2021Koichi Sugiyama died at Tokyo.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Koichi Sugiyama”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1192498: Koichi Sugiyama

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