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.
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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
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
NEW
Whispers of the Wind and Pan's Dance (2025) for Pan Flute & Piano
Panflute: Taro “Takebue” Yokochi
Piano: Takehiko Sueoka
World Premiere
2026.1.24 Takanawa Civic Center Hall, Tokyo
Selected Works
Flute Sonata (ver.1)(2010-2020)
10/2/2018 Takanawa Civic Center Hall, Tokyo
String Quartet no.1 (2012-2020)
20/2/2020 Toyosu Civic Center, Tokyo (World Premiere)
Signs of the Storm (2023)
3′12″
Computer-generated sound realization (by the composer)
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
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)
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
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