Kazuo Yamada (山田 一雄 Yamada Kazuo, 19 October 1912 – 13 August 1991) was a Japanese conductor and composer. Born in Tokyo in 1912. Began studies at Gakushuin and then Tokyo University of the Arts (formerly the Tokyo Music School). Studied piano with Leo Sirota and Paul Weingarten, and composition with Klaus Pringsheim, and graduated at the top of his class. Formed the orchestra 'Promethée' as a composer. In 1937 was awarded first prize from the Japan Broadcasting Corporation for his symphonic music works, and in 1938 was also awarded by the New Symphony Orchestra for his symphonic poem 'Songs that youth can sing' as well as the Weingarten Award for the symphonic 'Kiso'.Studied conducting technique under the tutelage of Józef Rosenstock, and premiered as a conductor for the New Symphony Orch