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Yoritsune Matsudaira

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Yoritsune Matsudaira was a Japanese composer born on May 5, 1907. He is known for his contributions to 20th-century classical music, often incorporating traditional Japanese musical elements into his compositions. Matsudaira's work reflects a blend of Western classical music techniques and Japanese aesthetics, making him a distinctive figure in modern Japanese music history.

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