Koichi Sugiyama
Japanese composer and conductor (1931–2021)
Koichi Sugiyama (すぎやま こういち, Sugiyama Kōichi, April 11, 1931 – September 30, 2021) was a Japanese composer, conductor, and orchestrator. He is known for composing the music for the Dragon Quest series.
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| Birth name | 椙山 浩一 |
| Born | April 11, 1931 Tokyo, Empire of Japan |
| Died | September 30, 2021 (aged 90) Tokyo, Japan |
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| Years active | 1968–2021 |
| Labels | SUGI Label |
| Website | Sugimania |
Sugiyama was also a council member of the Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers, and Publishers (JASRAC), board member of the Japan Institute for National Fundamentals, and honorary chairman of the Japanese Backgammon Society.
Sugiyama died on September 30, 2021 from sepsis in Tokyo at the age of 90.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Koichi Sugiyama, Japanese composer of Dragon Quest, dies at 90". Archived from the original on 2021-10-07. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
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