Hosokawa's concept of the 'physicality of sound' means that sound has a physical body and power, resonating deeply within our entire being.
Composer's Artistic Vision
For Hosokawa, the guitar is not just an instrument but a medium that conveys the primordial motion of the soul, which has woven poems and songs since ancient times.
Composition History
Klaus Huber, Hosokawa's second composition teacher, encouraged him to study Eastern traditions, leading Hosokawa to research Japanese musical traditions, including Buddhist shômyô chants.
Performer Biography
Jacob Kellermann, the guitarist on this album, frequently collaborates with composers like Toshio Hosokawa, resulting in many works written directly for him.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Hosokawa's 'Voyage' series of concertos symbolizes the human being (soloist) finding their true self in response to nature (orchestra).
Composer's Artistic Vision
Hosokawa views composition as an act of singing that originates from a single tone, a deep breath, similar to an initial brush stroke in calligraphy.
Composer Biography
Toshio Hosokawa, a contemporary Japanese composer, is one of the most prolific writers of guitar music, alongside Tōru Takemitsu.
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