An acclaimed deaf Japanese composer whose work is to be played
during the Olympic skating competition turns out not to be the
composer and appears to hear normally, says the man's
ghostwriter.  Mamoru Samuragochi, described by his promoters as
a 21st-century Beethoven, acknowledged this week that he had
paid a ghostwriter to compose some of his internationally
acclaimed symphonies and other music.  On Thursday, a university
lecturer on composition stepped forward to say he was the
writer, and alleged that Mr. Samuragochi actually was able to
hear. Mr. Samuragochi's lawyer said he believes his client is
deaf.  Mr. Samuragochi won widespread recognition for Symphony
No. 1 "Hiroshima," which paid tribute to those killed in the
1945 atomic bombing of the city. His fame reached new heights
when Japanese figure skater and Olympic medal hopeful Daisuke
Takahashi chose one of his pieces for his short program set for
Feb. 13 in the Sochi Winter Games.  In a statement released
through his lawyer, Mr. Samuragochi said s