Takashi Niigaki

Takashi Niigaki

Contemporary musician, composer, and pianist. Born in Tokyo in 1970, he started playing the piano at the age of 4. Graduated from Toho Gakuen School of Music with a degree in composition. In 2014, due to the ghostwriter scandal, he resigned as a lecturer at Toho Gakuen School of Music at his own request. His works include "Piano Concerto Shinsei" and "Symphony Litanies."He has also composed works for concerts, ballets, movies, games, and various other genres. He joined the band "Genny High" produced by Emon Kawatani as a keyboardist. In 2018, he returned to his position as a lecturer at Toho Gakuen School of Music, Toyama. Specially Appointed Professor at Toho Gakuen School of Music, Toyama. Visiting professor at Osaka College of Music. Member of the inaugural Japan Contemporary Music Association. Member of the Japan Federation of Musicians.