Eiji Hashimoto (7 August 1931 – 14 January 2021) was a Japanese harpsichordist, orchestra conductor, and classical music professor.[1]
Eiji Hashimoto | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 August 1931 |
| Died | 14 January 2021 (aged 89) |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Occupation | Harpsichordist |
Biography edit
Hashimoto studied music at the University of Tokyo, and subsequently at Yale University. He made his debut in New York City at The Town Hall in February 1964.[2] At this baroque concert, he received positive reviews for his performances of Jean-Philippe Rameau and Domenico Scarlatti.[3] He was then a professor at the University of Cincinnati.
Eiji Hashimoto died in Cincinnati on 14 January 2021, at the age of 89.[4]
Publications edit
- Pièces pour le clavecin (1985)
- Six keyboard sonatas with varied reprises (1988)
- Ninety sonatas (1999, 2012)
Discography edit
- Eiji Hashimoto plays Händel & Scarlatti. (1988)
- Eighteen sonatas (1996)
- Harpsichord works (2002)
References edit
- ^ "Eiji Hashimoto". Echovita.
- ^ "Hashimoto Offers Harpsichord Works". The New York Times. 29 February 1964.
- ^ "Eiji Hashimoto". Washington Post. 26 October 1996.
- ^ "In Memoriam: CCM Professor Emeritus Eiji Hashimoto". University of Cincinnati. 20 January 2021.
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