absolutely fantastic!! i love takemitsu & cannot wait to get tp hear something of this scale in concert............. it's a very rare thing, i s'pose......... i've caught a number of chamber works, even "archipelago," a work for a very large chamber ensemble, but..........never any of his orchestral works.....that will soon change as the la phil is due to perform one of his pieces (i forget what) this coming season.......i do hope it's a piece for full orchestra..........
The conductor Hiroyuki Iwaki said in " Legacy of Toru Takemitsu" that he had been always so scared in front of Takemitsu.Takemitsu was a man of such a sharp sensitivity.
The titles of Takemitsu are often poetic, symbolic, oniric ......... here, the term is purely technical, proposing us an experiment on the textures of the orchestral sound. The piece is very interesting, and sounds indeed like others from him. There is a continuity beyond the various concerns addressed by the music. We should note that the piece dates from a period when Takemitsu was evolving in his writing technique.
@StatuesBleedingGreen , I played in a piece by Takemitsu in London in the 90's conducted by an American, who was called Dan and I can't remember his surname , who inspired students at the International School by including "Rain Coming" with an orchestra that included students and invited guests ... he was doing his bit then.. it was an incredible experience and I hope he has gone on to great things.....
I also find it strange that Peter Burt doesn't mention "Textures" in his book. According to the book "A Memoir of Toru Takemitsu" written by his wife, this piece was awarded the Best Composition Award from the UNESCO International Music Council in June 1965! The same book even says this award lead to global recognition. Seems a little too big to not mention!
Anders Torgunrud Røshol I think it's Takemitsu's first mature work and sign of his genius. Talking about early works, I'm more impressed by it than his Requiem for string orchestra.
Anyone have the lowdown on this piece? It's not mentioned in Peter Burt's extensive (though not necessarily complete) listing of Takemitsu's works. Parts of it are strongly reminiscent of "Asterism". Just excellent.
I do not think that Penderecki influenced Takemitsu. The main influence upon him comes from Messiaen and, to a lesser extent, from the contemporary American school.
I can't really find any more info about this award on the web, but maybe it was an earlier version of the UNSECO International Music Prize which was function from 1978 - 2005?
Nice to know that amidst the trash put out by today's performers, there are traces of culture still out there to be discovered & enjoyed by anyone with a discerning ear for fine music. A brilliant performance, indeed.
A great composition by a great composer
beautifully conducted
very inspiring
thank you for posting
absolutely fantastic!!
i love takemitsu & cannot
wait to get tp hear something
of this scale in concert.............
it's a very rare thing, i s'pose.........
i've caught a number of chamber works,
even "archipelago," a work for a very large
chamber ensemble, but..........never any of his
orchestral works.....that will soon change as the la phil
is due to perform one of his pieces (i forget what) this coming
season.......i do hope it's a piece for full orchestra..........
TEXTURES is part of the suite called ARC. Another movement, Green is talked about. There is a Cd of this music.
I think Takemitsu is subvalueted. The inclusion of the guitar is such a really great idea. It sounds very well, on this kind of organic textures.
Watching the conducter is nearly as enjoyable as listening to the music!
The conductor Hiroyuki Iwaki said in " Legacy of Toru Takemitsu" that he had been always so scared in front of Takemitsu.Takemitsu was a man of such a sharp sensitivity.
The titles of Takemitsu are often poetic, symbolic, oniric ......... here, the term is purely technical, proposing us an experiment on the textures of the orchestral sound. The piece is very interesting, and sounds indeed like others from him. There is a continuity beyond the various concerns addressed by the music. We should note that the piece dates from a period when Takemitsu was evolving in his writing technique.
Beautiful music. Just found out about Toru Takemushi after reading a small lecture given by architect Toyo Ito, fantastic!
@StatuesBleedingGreen , I played in a piece by Takemitsu in London in the 90's conducted by an American, who was called Dan and I can't remember his surname , who inspired students at the International School by including "Rain Coming" with an orchestra that included students and invited guests ... he was doing his bit then.. it was an incredible experience and I hope he has gone on to great things.....
wow. that was truly amazing to watch.
This is magic in music...!
Love the thumbs up at 5:36!
I also find it strange that Peter Burt doesn't mention "Textures" in his book. According to the book "A Memoir of Toru Takemitsu" written by his wife, this piece was awarded the Best Composition Award from the UNESCO International Music Council in June 1965! The same book even says this award lead to global recognition. Seems a little too big to not mention!
Anders Torgunrud Røshol I think it's Takemitsu's first mature work and sign of his genius. Talking about early works, I'm more impressed by it than his Requiem for string orchestra.
Love it,
Anyone have the lowdown on this piece? It's not mentioned in Peter Burt's extensive (though not necessarily complete) listing of Takemitsu's works. Parts of it are strongly reminiscent of "Asterism". Just excellent.
@haimcito I agree and I'm hearing it for the first time.
Texture magic!
Very interesting--A lot of the string effects reminiscent of Penderecki. I didn't know there was an influence there
I do not think that Penderecki influenced Takemitsu. The main influence upon him comes from Messiaen and, to a lesser extent, from the contemporary American school.
I can't really find any more info about this award on the web, but maybe it was an earlier version of the UNSECO International Music Prize which was function from 1978 - 2005?
Nice to know that amidst the trash put out by today's performers, there are traces of culture still out there to be discovered & enjoyed by anyone with a discerning ear for fine music.
A brilliant performance, indeed.
1986
Why is Celine Dion's God Bless America in the suggestions?
composed 1964
someone always coughs at recitals...