Otaka: Piano Concerto & Symphony "Au-delà du temps" (Live)

Featuring

Kiyotaka Noda
Junichi Hirokami
Japan Philharmonic Orchestra
Atsutada Otaka

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Compositional Technique

The Piano Concerto by Atsutada Otaka deliberately avoids extended techniques, as the composer finds the natural sounds of instruments more attractive than unusual sounds produced by such methods.

Composition History

Atsutada Otaka's Symphony 'Au-delà du temps' was commissioned by the Sendai Philharmonic Orchestra and premiered in September 2011.

Performer Biography

The conductor, Junichi Hirokami, studied piano and composition under the composer of these works, Atsutada Otaka.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Atsutada Otaka, the composer, believes that the true potential of music for the modern age is hidden beyond innovative styles, techniques, or forms, which he considers mere means of expression.

Cultural Impact

The eight bell-like strokes in the coda of the final movement of Atsutada Otaka's Symphony 'Au-delà du temps' symbolize a hope and prayer for the future, inspired by the desire for peace and the continuation of beautiful nature.

Recording & Production

This album features two works by Atsutada Otaka: his Piano Concerto and his Symphony 'Au-delà du temps'.

Performer Biography

The composer Atsutada Otaka, pianist Kiyotaka Noda, and conductor Junichi Hirokami all studied under the same piano pedagogue, Hisako Ogawa, at Shonan Gakuen.