| Norihiro Tsuru | |
| Background: | non_vocal_instrumentalist |
| Native Name: | 都留教博 |
| Birth Place: | Japan |
| Genre: | Animé music score New-age music, J-pop |
| Occupation: | Violinist, Composer |
| Years Active: | 1989–present |
| Label: | Museo d'Arte Ghibli, Sony Records, Pioneer |
| Associated Acts: | Acoustic Café |
Norihiro Tsuru (都留教博) is a Japanese violinist and composer. He has composed the scores to several anime series,[1] including the anime film and OVA series of The Heroic Legend of Arslan, Mermaid's Forest and Mermaid's Scar.[2] [3] [4]
He released his first album "月をつくった男" in 1989.[5] He also organized the New-age music group Acoustic Cafe in 1990 (not related to the American radio programme Acoustic Café).[6]
Acoustic Café is composed of cellist Ayako, pianist Rie Nishimoto and violinist and keyboardist Norihiro Tsuru.
Perhaps his best-known standalone piece is Last Carnival, a bittersweet work in G-minor for violin, cello and piano.