Gaudeamus Foundation: Toru Takemitsu
Biography and discussion of two works by the composer.

Glenn Gould Prize: Toru Takemitsu
Profile with biography and special emphasis on his accomplishments in fusing classical Japanese, western, and modern influences, often with the visual and performing arts, into various media.

Takemitsu Society Home Page
Official site. About the society, how to join, events, international news, and library catalog.

Takemitsu, Toru
Listing with Schott Musik International includes biography, photograph, background and influences, growth and development, and career and life accomplishments.

Takemitsu, Toru (1930 - 1996), Japan
Notable events, biographical data, recommended CDs, books, and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.

Toru Takemitsu
Biography and musical highlights from program notes of the Ensemble Sospeso.

Toru Takemitsu
An homage mixing biography with words of praise. Divided into sections including influences, gardens, movies, and sound and with MOV clips of his music.

Tôru Takemitsu
Filmography at IMDb with composer, writer, and actor credits for film and television, including the series Cosmos and the movie Ran.

Toru Takemitsu (1930-1996)
Karadar dictionary entry with life, photograph, MIDI audio sample, and listing of important works.

Toru Takemitsu (1930-1996)
Brief biographical sketch, summaries of orchestral and chamber music, and Naxos discography.