Toshio Hosokawa's music often starts with a long-held E flat tone, from which he explores the 'inner sound' before melody, rhythm, and harmony are defined.
Performer Biography
Jun Märkl, the conductor, is renowned for his refined interpretations of French Impressionists and core Germanic repertoire.
Performer Biography
Jun Märkl, the conductor, was honored with the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2012.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Toshio Hosokawa, the composer, is deeply influenced by the shō instrument used in gagaku, a traditional Japanese court music, particularly its sound production through slow exhale and inhale.
Recording & Production
This album is the fourth volume in a series of orchestral works by Toshio Hosokawa, who was present for all recording sessions.
Performer Biography
Paul Huang, the violinist, plays on the legendary 1742 'ex-Wieniawski' Guarneri del Gesù, on extended loan through the Stradivari Society of Chicago.
Performer Biography
Jeroen Berwaerts, the trumpeter, has a strong commitment to contemporary music, having given numerous premieres and first performances, including Toshio Hosokawa's first trumpet concerto, Voyage VII.
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