Hiroki Yamada is a Tokyo-based composer focusing on orchestral, chamber, solo, and contemporary classical music.
Melody as structure, not ornament.
Tradition continued, not imitated.
Clarity without simplification.
The official website is currently under revision.
A curated catalogue of orchestral, chamber,
and electroacoustic works will be available soon.
For inquiries regarding works, performances,
or collaborations, please use the contact form below.
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Hiroki YAMADA
Composer / Melodic Modernism, Contemporary Classical Music
Orchestral, chamber, and solo works by a Tokyo-based composer, focusing on melody-driven contemporary expression.
著書『クリエーターのための美学入門』
ABOUT
Hiroki Yamada is a Tokyo-based composer working in contemporary classical music.
His work explores a melodic approach to modern composition, balancing tradition and originality.
While rooted in tonal and lyrical language, his music avoids both nostalgic imitation and experimental abstraction.
Instead, it seeks a renewed form of expression—one that speaks clearly, yet remains artistically distinct.
His style may be described as Melodic Modernism or Anachro-Lyricism:
a continuation of classical heritage through a contemporary voice.
NEW
Still Life Embraced by a Black Background （2026）
Computer-generated sound realization (by the composer)
NEW
The Dawn (2024-2026)
Computer-generated sound realization (by the composer)
NEW
響き合ういのち ― 金子みすゞの詩による7つの情景 ―
ソプラノとピアノのための作品として作曲しました。
金子みすゞの詩に触発され、それぞれの言葉が持つやさしさやまなざし、そして命への静かな共感を音楽として表現する試み。
【曲目】
1. わたしと小鳥とすずと
2. こだまでしょうか
3. 蜂と神さま
4. 星とたんぽぽ
5. 土
6. こころ
7. 大漁
※Synthesizer Vによる参考音源です。
※本音源は参考音源であり、実演とは異なります。
※本作品は2027年2月18日開催の 「白金高輪 南麻布 純音楽祭」にて演奏を予定しています（会場は東京･港区の高輪区民センターホール、開場・開演は夜）。
Computer-generated sound realization (by the composer)
Selected Works
Flute Sonata (ver.1)(2010-2020)
10/2/2018 Takanawa Civic Center Hall, Tokyo
Signs of the Storm (2023)
3′12″
Computer-generated sound realization (by the composer)
String Quartet no.1 (2012-2020)
20/2/2020 Toyosu Civic Center, Tokyo (World Premiere)
WORKS
The works presented here range from solo pieces to chamber and orchestral music.
All are written within a melodic framework, emphasizing clarity, continuity, and expressive depth.
Rather than adhering to a specific school or system, these compositions aim to explore a personal language—one that extends classical tradition into a modern context.
Symphony no.1 (2009-2023)
c.39′39″
2.2.1,bcl.2-4.2.3.1-timp-hp-pf-strings
Software realization (composer)
Symphony no.5 (2011-2024)(ver.3)
c.44′13″
3(I, II, III=picc).3(III=corA).3(III=bcl).3(III=dbn)-4.3(C).3.1-timp. perc(5):tam-t/BD/cyms/SD/tambn/trg/vib/xyl/sus.cym-hp2-cel-org-strings
ソフト音源： Audio: Software realization (composer)
Marimba Concerto (2012-2024)(ver.3)
c.38′04″
SOLO MARIMBA
2(II=picc).2(II=ehr).3(II=bcl).2(II=dbn)-4.3.3.1 timpani.
perc(4): BD/t-tam/trg/SusCymbal/wblk/tamb/CrashCymbals/glk-hp/pf/cel - strings
( Audio: Software realization (composer) )
Piano Concerto(ver. 3)(2012-2014)
c.32′19″
SOLO PIANO
3(III=picc).3(III=ehr).3(III=bcl).3(III=dbn) - 4.3(C).3.1-timp. perc(3):BD/SD/tam-t/tambn/shaker/cyms/sus.cym/cast/vib/xyl-hp-strings
( Audio: Software realization (composer) )
Guitar Concerto (2016-2017)
c.31′36″
Guitar: Ayano Morita ( Audio: Live performance)
Orchestra ( Audio: Software realization (composer) )
World Premiere: 10/6/2018 Takanawa Civic Center Hall, Tokyo
SOLO CLASSICAL GUITAR
1, picc, afl. 1,ehr, 1, bcl. 1, cfg - 2.1.1.1 - timp, perc(3): SD, BD, cyms, sus cymbal, trg, tam-t, ganza, maracas, ratchet, xyl, vib - hp - strings
Violin Sonata (ver. 6)(2016-2026)
( Audio: Software realization (composer) )
Violin Sonata (ver. 6)(2016-2026) the 3rd movement
World Premiere (old version)
Violin Katsuhisa Yagishita
Piano Yukie Kataoka
Takanawa Civic Center Hall (Tokyo)
July 14, 2024
Clarinet Quintet (2015-2025) for clarinet, 2 violins, viola, and cello
【This video is a provisional version】
Clarinet: Akiko Kato
Violin: Shoko Shiokawa
Violin: Tatsuya Shiro
Viola: Haruto Sakamoto
Cello: Kenji Yamada
World Premiere
2026.1.24 Takanawa Civic Center Hall, Tokyo
Whispers of the Wind and Pan's Dance
(2025) for Pan Flute & Piano
2026/01/24 Takanawa Civic Center Hall (Tokyo) Shirokane-Takanawa Minami-Azabu Pure Music Festival
panflute: Yokochi “yokobue” Taro
piano: Takehiko Sueoka World Premiere
This piece was dedicated to Yokochi “yokobue” Taro
Music for Percussion Ensemble (2015)(ver.3)
c.25′30″
congas, aluphone, singing bowls, Hang, bamboo chimes, triangle, bass drum (Large, Medium), waterphone, timbales, maracas, cajon, washboard, steeldrum, marimba2, vibraphone2, xylophone, glockenspiel, timpani, crotales, concert toms, tubular bells, tuned gongs, almglocken, rototoms, temple blocks, piccolo snare drum, snare drum (snares on, snares off), tenor drum, suspended cymbal. sizzle cymbal, anvil, thunder sheet, tam-tam, claves, woodblock, sticks, bongos, castanets, water gong, ocean drum, rainstick, wind machine, ratchet, vibraslap, log drum, break drum, flexatone, car horns, siren, tambourine, slide whistle, champagne bottle, ride cymbal, hi-hat, saw, chinese cymbal, finger cymbal, wine glasses, whip, sleigh bells, sand blocks, cabasa, agogo bells, guiro, caxixi, ganza, piano (inside-the-piano technique)
ソフト音源： Audio: Software realization (composer)
Ponpoko Pon – A Little Piano Forest (2026)
きらりんおひさま Sparkling Sunshine
クルクルりすのダンス The Whirling Squirrel’s Dance
ぽんぽこ行進曲 Ponpoko March
ルンルンのワルツ A Cheerful Waltz
虹色のしずく Rainbow Drops
フワフワポンのワルツ Fluffy Pop Waltz
スヤスヤほしぞら子守歌 Sleepy Starry Lullaby
The Fluffy-Pop Waltz (2025)
c.1′35″
Pf Nanako Sugiura
実演： Audio: Live performance
Premiere: 2025.10.03 Ito Music Instrument Co., Ltd.@Funabashi, Chiba
響き合ういのち ― 金子みすゞの詩による7つの情景 ―
ソプラノとピアノのための作品として作曲しました。
金子みすゞの詩に触発され、それぞれの言葉が持つやさしさやまなざし、そして命への静かな共感を音楽として表現する試み。
【曲目】
1. わたしと小鳥とすずと
2. こだまでしょうか
3. 蜂と神さま
4. 星とたんぽぽ
5. 土
6. こころ
7. 大漁
※Synthesizer Vによる参考音源です。
※本音源は参考音源であり、実演とは異なります。
※本作品は2027年2月18日開催の 「白金高輪 南麻布 純音楽祭」にて演奏を予定しています（会場は東京･港区の高輪区民センターホール、開場・開演は夜）。
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