Description
Japanese Music For Marimba: Miki, Takemitsu, Sueyoshi, Niimi - Robert Van Sice, Ransom Wilson, Allures Trio (Allures Trio) / Etcetera Audio CD 1992 / KTC 1143
UPC 8711525114302
Made in Germany
Product Details:
- Label: Etcetera – KTC 1143
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: Germany
- Released: 1992
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Contemporary
Overview
Japanese Music For Marimba presents an evocative exploration of contemporary marimba music from Japan, performed by world-renowned percussionist Robert Van Sice, along with a distinguished ensemble. This album features compositions from some of Japan's most celebrated composers: Minoru Miki, Toru Takemitsu, Yasuo Sueyoshi, and Tokuhide Niimi. The works reflect the unique beauty and innovation of Japanese musical aesthetics, brought to life through the resonant tones of the marimba.
The collaboration of Van Sice with musicians such as Ransom Wilson (flute) and Emmanuel Séjourné (vibraphone) creates a rich and nuanced listening experience. The compositions are a delicate interplay of textures and moods, from the deep resonance of Miki's Time for Marimba to the delicate soundscapes of Takemitsu's Rain Tree. The album explores both the percussive and lyrical qualities of the marimba, capturing the essence of Japanese contemporary classical music.
Track Listing:
- Minoru Miki – Time For Marimba
Composed by: Minoru Miki
Marimba – Robert Van Sice - Toru Takemitsu – Rain Tree
Composed by: Toru Takemitsu
Marimba – Miguel Bernat*, Robert Van Sice
Vibraphone – Emmanuel Séjourné - Yasuo Sueyoshi – Mirage For Marimba
Composed by: Yasuo Sueyoshi
Marimba – Robert Van Sice - Toru Takemitsu – Toward the Sea
Composed by: Toru Takemitsu
Flute – Ransom Wilson
Marimba – Robert Van Sice - The Night
- Moby Dick
- Cape Cod
- Tokuhide Niimi – For Marimba 1
Composed by: Tokuhide Niimi
Marimba – Robert Van Sice
Key Credits
- Marimba: Robert Van Sice
- Flute: Ransom Wilson
- Vibraphone: Emmanuel Séjourné
- Engineer: Gilbert Steurbaut
- Producer: Florian Heyrick, Frank Nuyts (Tracks 4 to 6)
- Cover Art: Ogata Korin
- Liner Notes (English): Colin Boyle
- Liner Notes (Japanese): Prof. Kazushi Ishida
