Born in Kyoto, 1958
- Yuko Uébayashi is a Japanese-born composer who has lived in France since 1998.
- Biography from RII’s Elevate album:
- Japanese-born composer Yuko Uébayashi grew up emersed in music. She began composing as a young child and emerged into the professional sphere while still a teenager. Throughout early adulthood, Uébayashi built a career in Kyoto as a freelance composer and arranged music for film scores. In 1998, she followed her musical inspiration to Paris, where she would spend the next 20 years actively writing new works. In 2018, Uébayashi left the French capital and relocated to the South of France.
When creating her pieces, the composer often starts with someone specifically in mind, drawing inspiration from the artistry of fellow prominent musicians. In fact, Uébayashi only accepts commissions from people with whom she feels a distinct connection. Stylistically, Uébayashi’s music is often described as impressionistic while also evoking Japanese film music.
- Japanese-born composer Yuko Uébayashi grew up emersed in music. She began composing as a young child and emerged into the professional sphere while still a teenager. Throughout early adulthood, Uébayashi built a career in Kyoto as a freelance composer and arranged music for film scores. In 1998, she followed her musical inspiration to Paris, where she would spend the next 20 years actively writing new works. In 2018, Uébayashi left the French capital and relocated to the South of France.