This webpage introduces the composition activities and works of Yoshinao Kobayashi.
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February 23, 2026. Updated Event Information.
Uploaded information about "Gentle Time," which will be performed in Osaka in August.
Social Hearts has performed my work many times in the past.
This will be the first time they have performed it again since its premiere by ARTE MANDOLINISTICA.
February 13, 2026. Updated Event Information.
Uploaded information about "The Moon Shines on Granada," which will be performed in Tokyo in September.
The piece will be performed by the mandolin ensemble *Iris, one of the most talented groups.
This will be performed since its premiere at "CONCERT 1961" in 2006.
A palace looming under the moonlight, flamenco in a cave unfolding on the hills of the Albaicín...
I am very much looking forward to hearing this unique world of oriental atmosphere once again.
January 9, 2026. Updated Event Information.
December 18, 2025. Updated YouTube sound source
Posted a YouTube recording of "Sound eddying" for piano duo that premiered at the Tokyo Opera City Recital Hall in October.
The piece was performed by virtuoso piano duo "Duo Kunio Seo and Shinichiro Kato".
The recording even captures the resonance of the strings on the two pianos.The piece depicts a variety of shifting, undulating, and swirling sounds. Jazz-inspired chords add a touch of spice. Please enjoy.
November 7, 2025. Updated "Orchestral and Chamber Music List"
October 28, 2025. Updated YouTube sound source
Uploaded "Summer Song" played by Galloria Mandolin Orchestra
September 19, 2025. Updated YouTube sound source
Uploaded " Blue Tourmaline " for mandolin orchestra.
Enjoy the cityscape seen through the blue jewel and the sound of blue notes.
September 5, 2025. Updated Event Information.
"Toward the Distant Time Space" will be played by Taiwan Mandolin Orchestra.
"Nostalgia" will be played by Ensemble QuON.