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Kishio Hirao

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Kishio Hirao was a Japanese composer born on July 8, 1907. He was active during the early to mid-20th century, a period that saw significant developments in classical and contemporary music in Japan. Hirao's work contributed to the musical landscape of his time, although specific details about his compositions and style are not widely documented.

He passed away on December 15, 1953, at the age of 46. Despite his relatively short life, Kishio Hirao is recognized as a composer from Japan's early modern music era.

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