Orion and Pleiades

Composer: Toru Takemitsu

Date:
1984
Instrumentation:
Orchestra
Featured Instrument 1:
Violincello
Japanese Instruments:
No
Length:
26'
Players:
N/A
Commissioned By:
Suntory Music Foundation
Presented by MFJ:
Yes
Version:
Original
Item Number:
50AC-1994
Label:
CBS/SONY
Commercial/Non-Commercial:
Commercial
Recording Title:
Compositions of Toru Takemitsu
Release Date:
1984
Performers:
Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, NHK Symphony Orchestra
Format:
LP
MFJ Number:
LP-136
Solo/Compilation:
Solo
Recording (American/Japanese/Other):
Japanese
Release (American/Japanese/Other):
Japanese
Copies:
2
Item Number:
CSCR8372
Label:
CBS/SONY
Commercial/Non-Commercial:
Commercial
Recording Title:
1
Performers:
Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, vc, NHK Symphony Orchestra/Hiroyuki Iwaki
Format:
CD
Publication Title Author Date Reaction Synopsis Type
The New York Times Japanese Imports Richard R. Shepard 2/14/85 Neutral Article
The New York Times Music Notes from Japan Arts and Leisure Section 2/3/85 Positive Article
The New York Times U.S. Premieres of 4 Jap. Works Donal Henahan 2/16/85 Positive The most recognizable composer on the program, Toru Takemitsu, contributed a 3 movement piece for cello and orchestra. ..the work seemed intent on probingthe outer reaches of monotony. Review
Publisher Name:
Schott Japan Company Ltd.
Comments:
Full score and parts for hire. Study score on sale.
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