The 20th century, while marked by scientific and technological advancements, was also a period of significant environmental destruction, leading to the extinction of many wild animals.
Composition History
The work, Children of Light, was composed in 1998-99 by Karen Tanaka and is themed around wild animals in danger and environmental problems.
Composition History
The 20 animals featured in this collection were specifically chosen from the 1996 IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals.
Album & Artwork
The album's concept, Children of Light, is divided into five sections, each representing animals from different habitats: Blue Planet, Green Paradise, Prisms in the Forest, Air, and Northern Lights.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Karen Tanaka, the composer, created this work as a homage to endangered animals and the Earth, and as a message to future generations about protecting the natural environment.
Recording & Production
This recording was made at The Tung Auditorium, Yoko Ono Lennon Centre, Liverpool, between April 11-13, 2023.
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