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Shinpei: Uta Koso Subete
From Meiji to Showa, composer Shinpei Nakayama rises from Shinshu to Tokyo, crafting enduring hits like “Katyusha’s Song,” “Gondola no Uta,” and “Tokyo Ondo,” while navigating mentors, collaborators, and the changing media of his era.
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From Meiji to Showa, composer Shinpei Nakayama rises from Shinshu to Tokyo, crafting enduring hits like “Katyusha’s Song,” “Gondola no Uta,” and “Tokyo Ondo,” while navigating mentors, collaborators, and the changing media of his era.
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Written By:Masato Katō, Seijiro Koyama
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