Many of Taruya's works are characterized by themes based on historical figures and legends, which he portrays with dramatic and expressive musical storytelling.
Taruya graduated from the Department of Composition at Musashino Academia Musicae. He has received numerous commissions from wind ensembles and marching bands across Japan and beyond. In addition to composing, he is active as a wind band instructor, competition adjudicator, and writer, making significant contributions in all these areas.
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La Reine Victoria - Advanced Edition |
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| This piece concerns the great British monarch, Queen Victoria. It portrays her tumultuous life from accession to the throne to her later years. "La Reine Victoria" is a rose created in France in 1872, belonging to the Old Bourbon roses. "La Reine" means "The Queen" in French, making it a rose truly dedicated to Queen Victoria. |
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Atala de l'éclat |
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| The title Atala de Luclora can be translated into English as [The Radiance of Atala.] This work is inspired by my earlier piece, The Burial of Atala (unpublished), which I composed in 2003 as a gesture of gratitude when my mentor Hiroshi Sato transferred to another school. Drawing on this motif, I sought to depict the world portrayed in Girodet-Trioson`s painting, The Burial of Atala. |
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Oscar Fantasia |
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| This fantasia was composed as a tribute to his illustrious achievements and his sincerity and compassion. The music embodies the spirit of Broadway, expressing the dream of having Oscar himself write its lyrics. |
