Junko Mori (composer)


Junko Mori is a Japanese composer and music educator.

Biography

Junko Mori was born in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, and attended the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in music in 1971. She continued her studies in composition with Tomojiro Ikenouchi, Akio Yashiro, and Teizo Matsumura, and graduated with a Master of Music degree in composition in 1975, and a Master of Music in and musicology and solfeggio in 1978. After completing her studies, she worked as a music teacher and composer.

Selected works

;Stage
  • Kyakyukyokekyongu torimono-chō, Chamber Opera
  • Keraseki-kin dai-kansō, Chamber Opera in 2 acts
  • Kitakaze no wasureta hankachi, Opera in 1 act, 2 scenes
  • Nijihige-kō to nanairo no tsuma, Opera in 1 act, 18 scenes
  • Kazura-sō no kidan, Mono-Opera
  • Tori ni sarawareta musume ; libretto by Rubie Usagi after the story by Naoko Awa
  • Akisu ni go-yōshin, Opera ; libretto by Rubie Usagi
  • Mia wa izuko e, Opera
  • The Mystery of Kazura House, Opera
  • Tabidachi no asa, Chamber Opera in 1 act
  • A Dream Come True, Duo-Opera
  • Kashi no ki yashiki no nazo, Duo-Opera
  • Byōki ga naoru shinryōjo, Chamber Opera in 1 act
  • Shōga-dōri wa ō-nigiwai, Chamber Opera in 1 act
;Chamber music
  • String Quartet No. 3
  • Autumn Mist for flute or shakuhachi and guitar
  • Imagery for piano
  • Nightfall, Concertino for flute and guitar
  • Twelve Children, Short Pieces for piano
;Vocal
  • Songs for tenor and piano
Mori's music has been recorded and issued on media, including: