Marty Regan, the composer, is fascinated by how travel changes perspective and explores how 'place' is reflected in his compositional process, as seen in the two concertos on this recording.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Marty Regan's relationship with Japan and its musical culture is analogous to light refracting on a moonlit lake, enriching and expanding his compositional language.
Album & Artwork
This album, titled "Scattering Light, Scattering Flowers," is the third in a series dedicated to composer Marty Regan's selected works for Japanese instruments.
Performer Biography
Seizan Sakata, a shakuhachi player and President of AURA-J, was awarded the bronze medal at the 1969 World Music Festival Competition and has performed extensively worldwide.
Performer Biography
Tetsuya Nozawa, a shamisen player, has commissioned over 70 new works from living composers and released 13 compact discs, making him a strong proponent of new music for shamisen.
Performer Biography
AURA-J is a professional musical ensemble based in Tokyo, founded in 1998 by eminent composer Minoru Miki, dedicated to performing and promoting new music for Japanese instruments.
