The IRINO PRIZE was founded in 1980 in honor of the late Yoshiro Irino, one of the most respected Japanese composers of his generation. The prize is administrated by The IRINO Prize Foundation which was established after his death, on June 23, 1980, by Mrs. Reiko Takahashi IRINO with the collaboration of renowned composers late Maki ISHII, Joji YUASA and Yori-Aki MATSUDAIRA. The IRINO PRIZE is awarded to young composers who explore new directions, and demonstrate innovative creativity.The IRINO PRIZE category alternates yearly, and is given for orchestral works in even years, and chamber works in odd years. more info

Yoshiro Irino

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* Announcement The 33rd Irino Prize for Chamber-ORCHESTRA, 2012(updated in Aug. 2011) - download the 33rd Application Form (Word & PDF format)

* Announcement The 34th Irino Prize for Chamber-Music, 2013 (updated in Aug.2011) - download the 34th Application Form (Word & PDF format)

* * Winner's composition of the 31st for Chamber-Orchestral work, 2010 was premiered by the TOKYO SINFONIETTA.(Mr.Yasuaki Itakura cond.) on July 1, 2011.

* * Chamber Music Compositions that won Irino Prize between the 22nd and the 30th were performed in“The Irino Prize Chamber Music Winners Concert”at the Opera City Recital Hall in Tokyo on November 3, 2010.

* Result of the 32nd IRINO PRIZE was announced. (details)

The 32nd IRINO PRIZE for Chamber Music, 2011
We would like to inform you the result of the 32nd Irino Prize ,2011.
The 31st IRINO PRIZE for Orchestra, 2010
We would like to inform you the result of the 30st Irino Prize ,2010.
The 30th IRINO PRIZE for Chamber Music, 2009
We would like to inform you the result of the 29th Irino Prize ,2009.
The 29th IRINO PRIZE for Orchestra, 2008
We would like to inform you the result of the 27th Irino Prize ,2008.