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 About the 31st Irino Prize for Chamber-ORCHESTRA, 2010 download the 31st Application Form

* Announcement About the 32nd Irino Prize for Chamber-Music, 2011 download the 32nd Application Form

* * Winner's composition of the 29th for Chamber-Orchestral work ,2008 was performed by the TOKYO SINFONIETTA.(Mr.Yasuaki Itakura cond.) on December 4th, 2008 and will be performed again on September 8th ,2009 at the Gaudeamus International Music Week by the TOKYO SINFONIETTA.(Mr.Yasuaki Itakura cond.)

*“The Irino Prize Chamber Music Winners Concert” in Tokyo on November 3rd in 2010 at the Opera City Recital Hall is planning to organize for the winner's compositions from the 22nd to the 30th and one winner's composition from the Gaudeamus Foundation as a guest composition plus one work of late Masanori Fujita and one of late Yoshiro Irino.

The 30th IRINO PRIZE for Chamber Music, 2009
We would like to inform you the result of the 30th Irino Prize ,2009.
The 29th IRINO PRIZE for Orchestra, 2008
We would like to inform you the result of the 29th Irino Prize ,2008.
The 28th IRINO PRIZE for Chamber Music, 2007
We would like to inform you the result of the 28th Irino Prize ,2007.
The 27th IRINO PRIZE for Orchestra, 2006
We would like to inform you the result of the 27th Irino Prize ,2006.