Biography
Hikaru Hayashi (林 光, Hayashi Hikaru, October 22, 1931 – January 5, 2012) was a Japanese composer, pianist and conductor. Hayashi is considered to be one of the most renowned and accomplished Japanese composers of the postwar period. In particular, Hayashi was noted for his choral suite Scenes from Hiroshima (1958–2001).
In exploring the possibilities of Japanese language opera, Hayashi composed more than 30 operas. He was artistic director and resident composer of the Opera Theatre Konnyakuza. His oeuvre also includes symphonic works, works for band, chamber music, choral works, songs and more than 100 film scores. Hayashi was also the author of more than 20 books including Nihon opera no yume (日本オペラの夢 The Dream of Japanese Opera).In 1998 Hayashi won the 30th Suntory Music Award.
Filmography
all 98
Movies 95
TV Shows 3
![Postcard](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/171225-postcard.jpg)
Postcard (2010)
![Owl](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/104653-owl.jpg)
Owl (2003)
![By Player](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/41043-by-player.jpg)
By Player (2000)
![Will to Live](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/205343-will-to-live.jpg)
Will to Live (1999)
![A Last Note](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/150871-a-last-note.jpg)
A Last Note (1995)
![Sakura-tai Chiru](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/148447-sakura-tai-chiru.jpg)
Sakura-tai Chiru (1988)
![Tree Without Leaves](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/74121-tree-without-leaves.jpg)
Tree Without Leaves (1986)
![Black Board](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/297331-black-board.jpg)
Black Board (1986)
![The Horizon](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/578537-the-horizon.jpg)
The Horizon (1984)
![Manji](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/164320-swastika.jpg)
Manji (1983)
![Fifth Movement](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/708900.jpg)
Fifth Movement (1981)
![Edo Porn](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/54921-edo-porn.jpg)
Edo Porn (1981)
![The Strangling](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/66162-the-strangling.jpg)
The Strangling (1979)
![Glowing Autumn](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/145377-glowing-autumn.jpg)
Glowing Autumn (1978)
![Document 8.6](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Document 8.6 (1977)
![The Life of Chikuzan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/144620-the-life-of-chikuzan.jpg)
The Life of Chikuzan (1977)
![Kashin](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/506243-kashin.jpg)
Kashin (1977)
![Main Line to Terror](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/74153-main-line-to-terror.jpg)
Main Line to Terror (1975)
![Song of the Devil](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/326351-song-of-the-devil.jpg)
Song of the Devil (1975)
![My Way](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/66107-my-way.jpg)
My Way (1974)
![The Heart](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/162073-the-heart.jpg)
The Heart (1973)
![Hymn](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/123992-hymn.jpg)
Hymn (1972)
![Music](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/117427-music.jpg)
Music (1972)
![The Iron Crown](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/183259-the-iron-crown.jpg)
The Iron Crown (1972)
![An Ode to Yakuza](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/78083-an-ode-to-yakuza.jpg)
An Ode to Yakuza (1970)
![Strange Affinity](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/283237-strange-affinity.jpg)
Strange Affinity (1970)
![Play It Cool](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/117436-play-it-cool.jpg)
Play It Cool (1970)
![Gokudô Petenshi](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/1004993-gokudo-petenshi.jpg)
Gokudô Petenshi (1969)
![Heat Wave Island](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/142341-heat-wave-island.jpg)
Heat Wave Island (1969)
![Vixen](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/66133-vixen.jpg)
Vixen (1969)
![Boy](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/118259-boy.jpg)
Boy (1969)
![Thousand Cranes](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/105984-thousand-cranes.jpg)
Thousand Cranes (1969)
![Blind Beast](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/11770-blind-beast.jpg)
Blind Beast (1969)
![In Broad Daylight](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/888305-in-broad-daylight.jpg)
In Broad Daylight (1968)
![Vampires](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/749231.jpg)
Vampires (1968)
![Operation Negligee](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/899704-operation-negligee.jpg)
Operation Negligee (1968)
![Seishun no kaze](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/893520-seishun-no-kaze.jpg)
Seishun no kaze (1968)
![Kuroneko](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/13525-kuroneko.jpg)
Kuroneko (1968)
![Death by Hanging](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/118232-death-by-hanging.jpg)
Death by Hanging (1968)
![The Wife of Seishu Hanaoka](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/78229-the-wife-of-seishu-hanaoka.jpg)
The Wife of Seishu Hanaoka (1967)
![Libido](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/586445-libido.jpg)
Libido (1967)
![Sing a Song of Sex](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/118255-sing-a-song-of-sex.jpg)
Sing a Song of Sex (1967)
![Band of Ninja](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/118263-band-of-ninja.jpg)
Band of Ninja (1967)
![The Swan Elegy](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/333968-the-swan-elegy.jpg)
The Swan Elegy (1966)
![Lost Sex](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/324553-lost-sex.jpg)
Lost Sex (1966)
![Violence at Noon](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/118247-violence-at-noon.jpg)
Violence at Noon (1966)
![Bride of the Andes](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/141336-bride-of-the-andes.jpg)
Bride of the Andes (1966)
![The Thin Line](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/113079-the-thin-line.jpg)
The Thin Line (1966)
![Irezumi](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/105930-irezumi.jpg)
Irezumi (1966)
![Conquest](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/157174-conquest.jpg)
Conquest (1965)
![A Trap](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/102694-a-trap.jpg)
A Trap (1965)
![Onibaba](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/9842-onibaba.jpg)
Onibaba (1964)
![Sweet Sweat](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/672917-sweet-sweat.jpg)
Sweet Sweat (1964)
![Mother](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/140307-mother.jpg)
Mother (1963)
![18 Roughs](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/140505-18-roughs.jpg)
18 Roughs (1963)
![The Navy](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/290982-the-navy.jpg)
The Navy (1963)
![A Fishmonger's Tour](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/217277-a-fishmonger-s-tour.jpg)
A Fishmonger's Tour (1963)
![My Hobo](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
My Hobo (1962)
![Human](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/204749-human.jpg)
Human (1962)
![Akitsu Hot Springs](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/99609-akitsu-springs.jpg)
Akitsu Hot Springs (1962)
![Till Tomorow Comes](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/888772-till-tomorow-comes.jpg)
Till Tomorow Comes (1962)
![The End of Love](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/233795-the-end-of-love.jpg)
The End of Love (1961)
![Girls of the Night](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/235262-girls-of-dark.jpg)
Girls of the Night (1961)
![The Harbor Lights](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/187344-the-harbor-lights.jpg)
The Harbor Lights (1961)
![The Naked Island](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/19957-the-naked-island.jpg)
The Naked Island (1960)
![The War Without Weapons](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/115483-the-war-without-weapons.jpg)
The War Without Weapons (1960)
![Blood Is Dry](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/139727-blood-is-dry.jpg)
Blood Is Dry (1960)
![The Human Wall](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/139625-the-human-wall.jpg)
The Human Wall (1959)
![Lucky Dragon No. 5](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/139248-lucky-dragon-no-5.jpg)
Lucky Dragon No. 5 (1959)
![The Song of the Cart](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/312793-the-song-of-the-cart.jpg)
The Song of the Cart (1959)
![The Forest Is Alive](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/1018156-the-forest-is-alive.jpg)
The Forest Is Alive (1956)
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Known ForSound
GenderMale
Birthday1931-10-22
Deathday2012-01-05 (80 years old)
Birth PlaceTokyo, Japan
CitizenshipsJapan
Also Known As林 光
AwardsMedal with Purple Ribbon, Otaka prize
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