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Hire Library for Takashi Yoshimatsu's Orchestral Works Available from Zen-On, Effective April 2026

Jan. 30, 2026

Japan Arts Corporation and Zen-On Music Co., Ltd. are pleased to announce that, effective April 2026, Zen-On Music will commence operations of the hire library of composer Takashi Yoshimatsu’s orchestral works.

The newly-added orchestral repertoire joins the existing rental catalog of Takashi Yoshimatsu's at Zen-On.  

Inquiries regarding estimates and rentals for performances scheduled on or after April 1, 2026, will be accepted by Zen-On Music starting from January 13, 2026. Please consult this list of works available for international territories (as of January 2026).

Takashi Yoshimatsu was born in Tokyo in 1953 and studied at Keio University in the Department of Technology. He taught himself composition, joined jazz and rock groups, and studied under Teizo Matsumura for a short while. Following his debut, Threnody to Toki in 1981, he has written numerous works including six symphonies, 10 concertos, and many other orchestral pieces. Other compositions by Yoshimatsu include stage works, a series of chamber music inspired by birds, piano and guitar pieces, and other works for Japanese traditional instruments.


And Birds Are Still…/Takashi Yoshimatsu/Minnesota Orchestra/Sarah Hicks, conductor

Yoshimatsu worked on the orchestration of ELP(Emerson Lake and Palmer)’s work Tarkus with much success, leading to multiple live performances and two live recordings. Many of his works have been recorded, including The Age of Birds / Works by Takashi Yoshimatsu (Camerata Tokyo).

Since 1998, Takashi Yoshimatsu has served as “Composer-in-Residence” of Chandos Records. As well as composing, he spends a great deal of time writing articles, music reviews and essays and has published many books including the Illustrated Encyclopedia of Classical Music Series which has now been translated and published in Chinese Taipei as well.

To learn more about Takashi Yoshimatsu, visit zen-on.co.jp.

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