Product Description
This album features four of Toru Takemitsu's most representative works, recorded with the composer himself present. It includes "November Steps," the sixth recording for Tsuruta and Yokoyama, and "Requiem," a digital first recording. The performance is captivating, showcasing a blend of serene tranquility and vibrant color. The recording, which perfectly captures the sound of traditional Japanese instruments using a 1930s ribbon microphone, also garnered attention. Recording: 1991 [PCM Digital Recording] Conducted by Hiroshi Wakasugi, Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, Kinshi Tsuruta (Biwa), Katsuya Yokoyama (Shakuhachi), Yuzuko Horikome (Violin) [Recording: 1991] Recommended by Record Geijutsu (Record Art) *High-quality "Blue-Spec CD" specifications
