05月13日

ヘルマン・レーヴィ（1839年 - 1900年）はドイツの指揮者。 ワーグナーの信頼を得て、バイロイト祝祭歌劇場の設立に携わった。 当時としては革新的な演奏スタイルで高い評価を受けた。 多くのオーケストラで客演し、ヨーロッパ各地で名声を築いた。 音楽教育にも情熱を注ぎ、後進の育成に努めた。

Born in 1901, Takio Niki was a Japanese composer and arranger whose career spanned the early to mid-20th century. He specialized in crafting arrangements that enriched both popular and orchestral music in Japan. With a keen sense of harmony, he blended traditional Japanese themes with modern Western influences. His work played a role in shaping the evolving soundscape of his era. Niki continued to innovate in musical composition and arrangement until his death in 1958.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania in 1910, Franz Kline emerged as a leading figure of the Abstract Expressionist movement. He developed a distinctive style characterized by powerful black brushstrokes and dynamic compositions. Kline’s work rejected representational imagery in favor of raw, gestural forms that captured the energy of post-war America. He exhibited with fellow New York School artists like Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning. His paintings, such as “Chief” and “Painting Number 2,” are celebrated for their monumental scale and emotional intensity. Kline’s influence continues to resonate in contemporary art galleries and museums around the world. He passed away in 1962.

Born in 1889, Jiro Amemiya was a pioneering Japanese sculptor whose career spanned the turbulent years of pre- and post-war Japan. He studied traditional carving techniques before embracing modernist approaches to form and material. Amemiya’s works often balanced Japanese aesthetic sensibilities with influences from European sculpture. He exhibited at national art exhibitions and his public monuments contributed to Japan’s evolving public art landscape. Throughout his life, he pushed the boundaries of texture and form to evoke emotional depth. His legacy endures in galleries and public spaces across Japan. He continued to create until his death in 1970.

Born in Yale, Oklahoma in 1929, Chet Baker rose to prominence in the 1950s as a leading figure of West Coast cool jazz. His mellow trumpet tone and intimate vocal delivery on tracks like “My Funny Valentine” captivated audiences worldwide. Baker’s collaborations with Gerry Mulligan and Dave Brubeck cemented his reputation as a masterful improviser. Despite personal struggles and legal issues, he continued to tour internationally and record influential albums. His understated, melodic approach influenced generations of jazz musicians. Baker’s life story, marked by triumphs and tragedies, has inspired books and films. He died in 1988, leaving a lasting legacy in the jazz world.

Born in 1895, Shintaro Suzuki was at the forefront of the yōga movement, adapting Western painting techniques to Japanese themes. He studied oil painting abroad and introduced impressionistic color palettes to his homeland. Suzuki’s works often depicted serene landscapes and everyday scenes, rendered with meticulous attention to detail. As a professor and critic, he mentored aspiring artists and contributed to art journals. His paintings were exhibited in domestic and international exhibitions, earning acclaim for their subtle luminosity. Suzuki’s career spanned over six decades, reflecting both traditional and modernist influences. He continued creating art until his death in 1989, leaving a rich legacy in Japanese fine art.

Born in 1946, Motohiko Hino emerged as one of Japan's leading jazz drummers, blending traditional jazz rhythms with modern fusion influences. He performed extensively both in Japan and internationally, collaborating with renowned artists such as Sadao Watanabe and his brother Terumasa Hino. Hino's energetic style and technical prowess earned him acclaim among peers and jazz enthusiasts alike. Throughout his career, he released several acclaimed albums and participated in major jazz festivals, leaving a lasting impact on the Japanese jazz scene. He passed away in 1999, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneering force in fusion drumming.

Born in 1928 in Winnipeg to Ukrainian immigrant parents, George Gordienko became a prominent figure in international professional wrestling. Known for his toughness and technical skill, he competed across North America, Europe, and Asia in the 1950s and 1960s. After retiring from the ring, Gordienko pursued painting and sculpture, creating works exhibited in galleries worldwide. His art often reflected themes of strength and movement, bridging his passions for athletics and aesthetics. Gordienko's dual career made him a unique icon in both the sports and art worlds. He passed away in 2002, leaving a cross-disciplinary legacy.

Born in 1947, Makoto Fujiwara rose to fame in Japan's music scene with his smooth vocals and heartfelt ballads. He released numerous singles and albums throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, earning chart success and television appearances. Fujiwara's emotive delivery resonated with fans of both enka and pop genres. Beyond recording, he performed at major music festivals and variety shows, becoming a familiar face in Japanese entertainment. Although he passed away in 2002, his songs continue to be cherished by enthusiasts of classic Japanese music.

陳昌鉉（1929年生–2012年没）は、中国出身で後に日本で活動したヴァイオリン製作者（リュート）。伝統的な技法を取り入れつつ独自の設計を追求し、多くのプロ奏者から信頼を得た。手工による精緻な仕上げと音響特性が評価され、国内外のコンクールでも使用された。工房を主宰して後進の育成にも尽力し、日本の弦楽器製作界に大きな影響を与えた。

ドナルド・ダック・ダン（1941年生–2012年没）は、アメリカのセッションベーシスト。ソウル・インストゥルメンタルバンドBooker T. & the M.G.'sのメンバーとして『グリーン・オニオン』などの名曲を生み出した。スタックス・レーベルのスタジオミュージシャンとして、ウィルソン・ピケットやソウル・シンガーのレコーディングに多数参加。1992年にロックの殿堂入りを果たし、その卓越した演奏は後世に受け継がれている。多様なジャンルでセッションワークを行い、音楽界への貢献度は計り知れない。

マリク・ベンジェルールは1977年生まれのスウェーデンの映画監督です。ドキュメンタリー作品『シュガーマン 奇跡に愛された男』でアカデミー賞長編ドキュメンタリー賞を受賞し注目を集めました。独特の映像美とストーリーテリングで高く評価されました。若くして映画界に衝撃を与えた存在です。2014年5月13日に逝去しました。