This is a collection of orchestral and instrumental music composed by Takashi Yoshimatsu (b. 1953), one of the leading Japanese composers living today. Included are ten full albums plus three tracks taken from a compilation album. Seven of the albums come with complete liner notes in English.
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"Takashi Yoshimatsu was born in Tokyo in 1953, at a time when Japanese composers had embraced the trend towards avant-garde techniques. While absorbing these, Yoshimatsu opposed the general fashion, returning to popular rhythms and romantic melody and coming to be regarded as the standard-bearer of Neo-Romanticism in Japan. He studied under Teizo Matsumura, a pupil of Ifukube, for some time, but acquired much of his craft by himself. He is a great admirer of Sibelius and his works include five symphonies, and concertos of piano, for saxophone, and for bassoon." (Naxos)
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"An advocate of new lyricism, he decries unmusical trends in modern music. He has published many works since his debut composition in 1981, 'Threnody to Toki.' These include three symphonies and five concertos for guitar, bassoon, trombone, saxophone, and piano respectively. His orchestra pieces include 'Ode to Bird and Rainbow.' He has composed many stage pieces, a series of chamber music works on the theme of 'birds' and pieces for piano, and Japanese instruments. Yoshimatsu is also an oft-published essayist and music critic. His books (in Japanese) include A Pieces Ear for Music and Notes on Fin de Siecle Music." (Japan Arts)
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"Takashi Yoshimatsu is one of the most prolific and popular of contemporary Japanese composers. Born in 1953 in Tokyo, his earliest inspiration to pursue music came as he watched his younger sister practicing the piano at home. He entered Keio University as an engineering student, but turned to music, teaching himself composition and studying with Teizo Matsumara. Yoshimatsu was exposed to a multitude of musical idioms growing up in Japan, and performed with jazz and rock bands in his 20s before turning to serious concert music. As a composer of concert music, Yoshimatsu's preference is for "new lyricism," and an avoidance of the unmusical characteristics (and, especially, the atonalism) of much modern concert music. His work has utilized Japanese instruments such as the koto in a chamber music context, but has also embraced such traditional European forms as the symphony and the piano concerto. Yoshimatsu draws from a vast range of musical influences, including rock and jazz." (Allmusic.com)
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"Yoshimatsu's supporters enjoy his easy, tuneful style and sense of the capacities of different instruments, although critics complain that his work is simply a post-modern jumble with little coherent theme. The majority of his work is triadic and contains simple, repeated progressions, or in some cases pandiatonicism. Often extended tertian harmonies are followed by whole tone harmonies (such as in the first movement of Symphony No. 5; or the first movement of his "Cyber Bird" Concerto, which, in addition, makes use of free atonal jazz; or the final movement of his "Orion Machine" Concerto; or in his Saxophone Concerto "Albireo Mode" ). His works for Japanese traditional instruments (such as Subaru, and Within Dreams, Without Dreams) make use of traditional Japanese scales and tunings." (Wikipedia)
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artist: various
title: Fuzzy Bird
type: album
label: Apollon
release date: 1991
length: 15:48 (Yoshimatsu tracks)
genre: chamber
country: Japan
format: mp3
bitrate: 192kbps
Tracks taken from a multi-composer compilation record. Recorded at IMA Hall, Hikarigaoka, Tokyo on September 18-20, 1991.
credits:
Nobuya Sugawa - saxophone
Minako Koyanagi - piano
tracklist:
1. Fuzzy Bird Sonata, Op.44 (1991): I. Run, Bird
2. Fuzzy Bird Sonata, Op.44 (1991): II. Sing, Bird
3. Fuzzy Bird Sonata, Op.44 (1991): III. Fly, Bird
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artist: Takashi Yoshimatsu
title: Wind Color Vector - Yamashita Plays Yoshimatsu
type: album
label: BMG Victor
release date: 1994
length: 61:08
genre: solo guitar
country: Japan
format: mp3
bitrate: 320kbps
codec: lame 3.97
Recorded at Akikawa Kirara Hall, Tokyo on June 1-3, 1994.
credits:
Kazuhito Yamashita - guitar
tracklist:
1. Guitar Sonata "Sky Color Tensor", Op.52 (1992): Noon
2. Guitar Sonata "Sky Color Tensor", Op.52 (1992): Twilight
3. Guitar Sonata "Sky Color Tensor", Op.52 (1992): Night
4. Guitar Sonata "Sky Color Tensor", Op.52 (1992): Midnight
5. Guitar Sonata "Sky Color Tensor", Op.52 (1992): Dawn
6. Wind Color Vector, Op.48 (1991): Leeward
7. Wind Color Vector, Op.48 (1991): Calm
8. Wind Color Vector, Op.48 (1991): Windward
9. Water Color Scalor, Op.57 (1993): Prelude
10. Water Color Scalor, Op.57 (1993): Intermezzo-A
11. Water Color Scalor, Op.57 (1993): Dance
12. Water Color Scalor, Op.57 (1993): Intermezzo-B
13. Water Color Scalor, Op.57 (1993): Rondo
14. Two Little Pieces (1994): Canticle
15. Two Little Pieces (1994): Noel
16. Litumas Distance, Op.10 (1980): Bedouin in Acid
17. Litumas Distance, Op.10 (1980): Bedouin in Alkali
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artist: Takashi Yoshimatsu
title: Pleiades Dances
type: album
label: Denon
release date: 1996
length: 67:11
genre: solo piano
country: Japan
format: mp3
bitrate: 192kbps
codec:lame 3.93
credits:
Kyoko Tabe - piano
tracklist:
1. Pleiades Dances III, op. 35 (1988 ): Nonchalantry Prelude
2. Pleiades Dances III, op. 35 (1988 ): Dance Toward Left
3. Pleiades Dances III, op. 35 (1988 ): Globular Romance
4. Pleiades Dances III, op. 35 (1988 ): Dance Toward Right
5. Pleiades Dances III, op. 35 (1988 ): Interlude With A Hymn
6. Pleiades Dances III, op. 35 (1988 ): Romance From The Past
7. Pleiades Dances III, op. 35 (1988 ): Slightly Bright Waltz
8. Pleiades Dances IV, op. 50 (1992): Memory Of Prelude
9. Pleiades Dances IV, op. 50 (1992): Canticle Of Quiet Rain
10. Pleiades Dances IV, op. 50 (1992): Dance Toward West
11. Pleiades Dances IV, op. 50 (1992): Memory Of Interlude
12. Pleiades Dances IV, op. 50 (1992): Distant Dark Pastoral
13. Pleiades Dances IV, op. 50 (1992): Dance Toward East
14. Pleiades Dances IV, op. 50 (1992): Season Of Alleluia
15. Pleiades Dances V, op. 51 (1992): Image Of Prelude
16. Pleiades Dances V, op. 51 (1992): Pavane In The Dark Morning
17. Pleiades Dances V, op. 51 (1992): Dance In Afternoon
18. Pleiades Dances V, op. 51 (1992): Inclined Elegy
19. Pleiades Dances V, op. 51 (1992): Arabesque In Twilight
20. Pleiades Dances V, op. 51 (1992): Noel In Midnight
21. Pleiades Dances V, op. 51 (1992): Scene Of Rondo
22. Pleiades Dances I, op. 27 (1986): Floral Dance
23. Pleiades Dances I, op. 27 (1986): Invention For About 2 Voices
24. Pleiades Dances I, op. 27 (1986): Apple Seed Dance
25. Pleiades Dances I, op. 27 (1986): Interlude To Water
26. Pleiades Dances I, op. 27 (1986): Leaflet Dance
27. Pleiades Dances I, op. 27 (1986): Invention For About 3 Voices
28. Pleiades Dances I, op. 27 (1986): Platan Dance
29. Pleiades Dances II, op. 28 (1987): Negative Prelude
30. Pleiades Dances II, op. 28 (1987): Conventional Invention
31. Pleiades Dances II, op. 28 (1987): Alignment Romance
32. Pleiades Dances II, op. 28 (1987): Interlude With Birds
33. Pleiades Dances II, op. 28 (1987): Fragmentary Dance
34. Pleiades Dances II, op. 28 (1987): Dry Little Fuga
35. Pleiades Dances II, op. 28 (1987): Positive Rondo
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artist: Takashi Yoshimatsu
title: Symphony No. 2, Guitar Concerto, Threnody to Toki
type: album
label: Chandos Records
release date: 1996
length: 69:18
genre: orchestral
country: Japan/UK
format: mp3
bitrate: 192kbps
Recorded at New Broadcasting House, Manchester on July 4-5, 1995.
credits:
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sachio Fujioka
Craig Ogden - guitar
Peter Dixon - cello (tracks 1-3)
Paul Janes - piano (track 7)
tracklist:
1. Symphony No. 2 "at Terra", op. 43 (1991): I. Dirge from the East: Adagio - Allegro molto - Moderato
2. Symphony No. 2 "at Terra", op. 43 (1991): II. Requiem from the West: Moderato
3. Symphony No. 2 "at Terra", op. 43 (1991): III. Canticle from the South: Moderato
4. Guitar Concerto "Pegasus Effect", Op.21 (1984): I. Bird: Allegro
5. Guitar Concerto "Pegasus Effect", Op.21 (1984): II. Flower
6. Guitar Concerto "Pegasus Effect", Op.21 (1984): III. Wind: Allegro
7. Threnody to Toki, Op.12 (1980): Lento - Lamentoso - Tempo I
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artist: Takashi Yoshimatsu
title: Tender Toys - Takashi Yoshimatsu Guitar Works
type: album
label: Denon
release date: 1997
length: 57:24
genre: solo/duo guitar
country: Japan
format: mp3
bitrate: 192kbps
credits:
Shin-ichi Fukuda - guitar
Kazufumi Matsunaga - guitar (tracks 8, 10, 21, 23)
Yasuo Watani - harmonica (tracks 3, 9, 13, 14, 20, 25)
Takashi Yoshimatsu - wind chime (track 7)
tracklist:
1. Tender Toys (1983): Street Dancer
2. Tender Toys (1983): Antique Tree Song
3. Tender Toys (1983): Velvet Waltz
4. Four Little Dream Songs (1997): Summer: Crooked Waltz In August
5. Tender Toys (1983): Romance For Tree
6. Around The Round Ground, op. 66 (1997): I. Ostinato
7. Around The Round Ground, op. 66 (1997): II. Canticle
8. Tender Toys (1983): Afternoon At The Penguin Park
9. Tender Toys (1983): Aubade
10. Tender Toys (1983): Arioso In Blue
11. Tender Toys (1983): Angels In Twilight
12. Tender Toys (1983): Nocturn
13. Four Little Dream Songs (1997): Autumn: Dream Song In November
14. Tender Toys (1983): Rimse
15. Water Color Scalor, op. 57 (1993): I. Prelude
16. Water Color Scalor, op. 57 (1993): II. Intermezzo-A
17. Water Color Scalor, op. 57 (1993): III. Dance
18. Water Color Scalor, op. 57 (1993): IV. Intermezzo-B
19. Water Color Scalor, op. 57 (1993): V. Rondo
20. Tender Toys (1983): Portrait Of Miss L
21. Four Little Dream Songs (1997): Winter: Lullaby... I hope the world is here tomorrow too
22. Tender Toys (1983): Vignette
23. Tender Toys (1983): Music Box Of Mr. Arnold
24. Tender Toys (1983): Portrait Of Mr. G
25. Four Little Dream Songs (1997): Spring: Dream Song In May
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artist: Takashi Yoshimatsu
title: Memo Flora
type: album
label: Chandos Records
release date: 1998
length: 69:27
genre: orchestral
country: Japan/UK
format: mp3
bitrate: 320kbps
codec: lame 3.97
Recorded at New Broadcasting House, Manchester on May 10-11, 1998. Premiere recordings.
credits:
Manchester Camerata conducted by Sachio Fujioka
Kyoko Tabe - piano (tracks 1-3, 5)
tracklist:
1. Piano Concerto "Memo Flora", op. 67 (1997): I. Flower: Andante tranquillo - Allegro
2. Piano Concerto "Memo Flora", op. 67 (1997): II. Petals: Andante
3. Piano Concerto "Memo Flora", op. 67 (1997): III. Bloom: Allegro
4. And Birds Are Still..., op. 72 (1998 ): Adagio
5. While an Angel Falls into a Doze..., op. 73 (1998 ): Adagio tranquillo
6. Dream Colored Mobile II, op. 58a (1993): Andante
7. White Landscapes, op. 47a (1991): 1. Divination by Snow: Adagio
8. White Landscapes, op. 47a (1991): 2. Stillness in Snow: Moderato
9. White Landscapes, op. 47a (1991): 3. Disappearance of Snow: Largo
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artist: Takashi Yoshimatsu
title: Symphony No. 3, Saxophone Concerto "Cyber-bird"
type: album
label: Chandos Records
release date: 1999
length: 68:12
genre: orchestral
country: Japan/UK
format: mp3
bitrate: vbr (223-235kbps avg)
codec: lame 3.98
Recorded at New Broadcasting House, Manchester on December 16-17, 1998. This is the premiere recording of Symphony No. 3.
credits:
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sachio Fujioka
Nobuya Sugawa - saxophone (tracks 1-3)
tracklist:
1. Saxophone Concerto ''Cyber-bird'', op. 59 (1994): I. Bird in Colors: Allegro
2. Saxophone Concerto ''Cyber-bird'', op. 59 (1994): II. Bird in Grief: Andante
3. Saxophone Concerto ''Cyber-bird'', op. 59 (1994): III. Bird in the Wind: Presto
4. Symphony No. 3, op. 75 (1998 ): I. Allegro: Adagio grave - Allegro molto
5. Symphony No. 3, op. 75 (1998 ): II. Scherzo: Allegro scherzando
6. Symphony No. 3, op. 75 (1998 ): III. Adagio: Adagio
7. Symphony No. 3, op. 75 (1998 ): IV. Finale: Andante sostenuto - Allegro molto
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artist: Takashi Yoshimatsu
title: Kamui-Chikap Symphony, Ode to Birds and Rainbow
type: album
label: Chandos Records
release date: 2000
length: 62:41
genre: orchestral
country: Japan/UK
format: mp3
bitrate: vbr (225-239kbps avg)
codec: lame 3.98
Recorded at New Broadcasting House, Manchester on September 8-9, 1999. This is the premiere recording of Ode to Birds and Rainbow.
credits:
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sachio Fujioka
tracklist:
1. Kamui-Chikap Symphony (Symphony No. 1), op. 40 (1990): I. Ground: Andante
2. Kamui-Chikap Symphony (Symphony No. 1), op. 40 (1990): II. Water: Largo
3. Kamui-Chikap Symphony (Symphony No. 1), op. 40 (1990): III. Fire: Allegro
4. Kamui-Chikap Symphony (Symphony No. 1), op. 40 (1990): IV. Air: Adagio
5. Kamui-Chikap Symphony (Symphony No. 1), op. 40 (1990): V. Rainbow: Moderato
6. Ode to Birds and Rainbow, Op. 60 (1994): I. Introduction: Largo
7. Ode to Birds and Rainbow, Op. 60 (1994): Tapestry I: Allegro
8. Ode to Birds and Rainbow, Op. 60 (1994): II. Canticle: Andante - Allegro - Moderato - Tempo primo
9. Ode to Birds and Rainbow, Op. 60 (1994): III. Tapestry II: Allegro
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artist: Takashi Yoshimatsu
title: Symphony No. 4, Trombone Concerto "Orion Machine", Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 1
type: album
label: Chandos Records
release date: 2001
length: 61:22
genre: orchestral
country: Japan/UK
format: mp3
bitrate: vbr (211-243kbps avg)
codec: lame 3.98
Recorded at New Broadcasting House, Manchester on March 27-28, 2001. This is the premiere recording of Symphony No. 4.
credits:
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sachio Fujioka
Ian Bousfield - trombone (tracks 5-9)
tracklist:
1. Symphony No. 4, op. 82 (2000): I. Allegro moderato - Moderato - Allegro molto - Allegro - Tempo I
2. Symphony No. 4, op. 82 (2000): II. Waltz: Allegro moderato - Allegro - Tempo I
3. Symphony No. 4, op. 82 (2000): III. Adagietto - Moderato - Andante - Tempo I - Moderato
4. Symphony No. 4, op. 82 (2000): IV. Finale: Allegro molto - Presto
5. Trombone Concerto "Orion Machine", op. 55 (1993): I. Betelgeuse: Largo
6. Trombone Concerto "Orion Machine", op. 55 (1993): II. Bellatrix: Presto
7. Trombone Concerto "Orion Machine", op. 55 (1993): III. Trapezium: Lento - Tempo di waltz - Lento
8. Trombone Concerto "Orion Machine", op. 55 (1993): IV. Saiph: [] - Moderato (Swing!) - Solo cadenza - Fanfare: Allegro
9. Trombone Concerto "Orion Machine", op. 55 (1993): V: Rigel: Finale: Moderato - Andante - Adagio - Largo
10. Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 1, op. 70b (1997/2000): 1. Allegro molto - Coda
11. Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 1, op. 70b (1997/2000): 2. Andante
12. Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 1, op. 70b (1997/2000): 3. Scherzo: Allegro scherzando - Coda
13. Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 1, op. 70b (1997/2000): 4. Finale: Allegro molto - Andante - Coda presto
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artist: Takashi Yoshimatsu
title: Symphony No. 5, Prelude to the Celebration of Birds, Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 2
type: album
label: Chandos Records
release date: 2003
length: 71:24
genre: orchestral
country: Japan/UK
format: mp3
bitrate: 320kbps
codec: lame 3.97
Recorded at New Broadcasting House, Manchester on July 2-3, 2002. Premiere recordings.
credits:
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sachio Fujioka
tracklist:
1. Symphony No. 5, op. 87 (2001): I. Andante pesante - Allegro molto
2. Symphony No. 5, op. 87 (2001): II. Allegretto - Allegro molto
3. Symphony No. 5, op. 87 (2001): III. Andante lamentoso
4. Symphony No. 5, op. 87 (2001): IV. Andante maestoso - Allegro molto
5. Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 2, op. 79a (1999/2000): 1. Pizzicato Steps: Moderato
6. Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 2, op. 79a (1999/2000): 2. Aggressive Rock: Allegro con fuoco
7. Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 2, op. 79a (1999/2000): 3. Brothers Blues: Andante
8. Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 2, op. 79a (1999/2000): 4. Rag Super Light: Allegro moderato
9. Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 2, op. 79a (1999/2000): 5. Mr G. Returns: Allegro moderato
10. Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 2, op. 79a (1999/2000): 6. Atomic Boogie: Allegro molto - Moderato - Presto
11. Prelude to the Celebration of Birds, op. 83 (2000): Andante maestoso
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artist: Takashi Yoshimatsu
title: Cello Concerto "Centaurus Unit", The Age of Birds, Chikap
type: album
label: Chandos Records
release date: 2004
length: 65:30
genre: orchestral
country: Japan/UK
format: mp3
bitrate: vbr (215-239kbps avg)
codec: lame 3.96
Recorded at New Broadcasting House, Manchester on November 4-5, 2003. Premiere recordings.
credits:
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sachio Fujioka
Peter Dixon - cello (tracks 4-6)
tracklist:
1. The Age of Birds, op. 25 (1986): I. Sky
2. The Age of Birds, op. 25 (1986): II. Trees
3. The Age of Birds, op. 25 (1986): III. The Sun
4. Cello Concerto "Centaurus Unit", op. 91 (2003): I. Moderato - Allegro - Andante - Allegro molto - Allegro scherzando/Waltz - Andante - Adagio (Hymn) - Allegro scherzando/Waltz - Adagio (Hymn) - Allegro - Cadenza - Allegro molto - Maestoso - Moderato - Allegro - Coda
5. Cello Concerto "Centaurus Unit", op. 91 (2003): II. Adagio - Andante - Moderato - Andante - Coda
6. Cello Concerto "Centaurus Unit", op. 91 (2003): III. Finale/Rondo: Allegro molto - Moderato - Tempo I - Maestoso - Adagio - Presto
7. Chikap, op. 14a (1981/2003): Part I. Andante - Poco più mosso
8. Chikap, op. 14a (1981/2003): Part II. Meno mosso
9. Chikap, op. 14a (1981/2003): Part III. Moderato - Tempo I
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"Takashi Yoshimatsu was born in Tokyo in 1953, at a time when Japanese composers had embraced the trend towards avant-garde techniques. While absorbing these, Yoshimatsu opposed the general fashion, returning to popular rhythms and romantic melody and coming to be regarded as the standard-bearer of Neo-Romanticism in Japan. He studied under Teizo Matsumura, a pupil of Ifukube, for some time, but acquired much of his craft by himself. He is a great admirer of Sibelius and his works include five symphonies, and concertos of piano, for saxophone, and for bassoon." (Naxos)
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"An advocate of new lyricism, he decries unmusical trends in modern music. He has published many works since his debut composition in 1981, 'Threnody to Toki.' These include three symphonies and five concertos for guitar, bassoon, trombone, saxophone, and piano respectively. His orchestra pieces include 'Ode to Bird and Rainbow.' He has composed many stage pieces, a series of chamber music works on the theme of 'birds' and pieces for piano, and Japanese instruments. Yoshimatsu is also an oft-published essayist and music critic. His books (in Japanese) include A Pieces Ear for Music and Notes on Fin de Siecle Music." (Japan Arts)
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"Takashi Yoshimatsu is one of the most prolific and popular of contemporary Japanese composers. Born in 1953 in Tokyo, his earliest inspiration to pursue music came as he watched his younger sister practicing the piano at home. He entered Keio University as an engineering student, but turned to music, teaching himself composition and studying with Teizo Matsumara. Yoshimatsu was exposed to a multitude of musical idioms growing up in Japan, and performed with jazz and rock bands in his 20s before turning to serious concert music. As a composer of concert music, Yoshimatsu's preference is for "new lyricism," and an avoidance of the unmusical characteristics (and, especially, the atonalism) of much modern concert music. His work has utilized Japanese instruments such as the koto in a chamber music context, but has also embraced such traditional European forms as the symphony and the piano concerto. Yoshimatsu draws from a vast range of musical influences, including rock and jazz." (Allmusic.com)
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"Yoshimatsu's supporters enjoy his easy, tuneful style and sense of the capacities of different instruments, although critics complain that his work is simply a post-modern jumble with little coherent theme. The majority of his work is triadic and contains simple, repeated progressions, or in some cases pandiatonicism. Often extended tertian harmonies are followed by whole tone harmonies (such as in the first movement of Symphony No. 5; or the first movement of his "Cyber Bird" Concerto, which, in addition, makes use of free atonal jazz; or the final movement of his "Orion Machine" Concerto; or in his Saxophone Concerto "Albireo Mode" ). His works for Japanese traditional instruments (such as Subaru, and Within Dreams, Without Dreams) make use of traditional Japanese scales and tunings." (Wikipedia)
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artist: various
title: Fuzzy Bird
type: album
label: Apollon
release date: 1991
length: 15:48 (Yoshimatsu tracks)
genre: chamber
country: Japan
format: mp3
bitrate: 192kbps
Tracks taken from a multi-composer compilation record. Recorded at IMA Hall, Hikarigaoka, Tokyo on September 18-20, 1991.
credits:
Nobuya Sugawa - saxophone
Minako Koyanagi - piano
tracklist:
1. Fuzzy Bird Sonata, Op.44 (1991): I. Run, Bird
2. Fuzzy Bird Sonata, Op.44 (1991): II. Sing, Bird
3. Fuzzy Bird Sonata, Op.44 (1991): III. Fly, Bird
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artist: Takashi Yoshimatsu
title: Wind Color Vector - Yamashita Plays Yoshimatsu
type: album
label: BMG Victor
release date: 1994
length: 61:08
genre: solo guitar
country: Japan
format: mp3
bitrate: 320kbps
codec: lame 3.97
Recorded at Akikawa Kirara Hall, Tokyo on June 1-3, 1994.
credits:
Kazuhito Yamashita - guitar
tracklist:
1. Guitar Sonata "Sky Color Tensor", Op.52 (1992): Noon
2. Guitar Sonata "Sky Color Tensor", Op.52 (1992): Twilight
3. Guitar Sonata "Sky Color Tensor", Op.52 (1992): Night
4. Guitar Sonata "Sky Color Tensor", Op.52 (1992): Midnight
5. Guitar Sonata "Sky Color Tensor", Op.52 (1992): Dawn
6. Wind Color Vector, Op.48 (1991): Leeward
7. Wind Color Vector, Op.48 (1991): Calm
8. Wind Color Vector, Op.48 (1991): Windward
9. Water Color Scalor, Op.57 (1993): Prelude
10. Water Color Scalor, Op.57 (1993): Intermezzo-A
11. Water Color Scalor, Op.57 (1993): Dance
12. Water Color Scalor, Op.57 (1993): Intermezzo-B
13. Water Color Scalor, Op.57 (1993): Rondo
14. Two Little Pieces (1994): Canticle
15. Two Little Pieces (1994): Noel
16. Litumas Distance, Op.10 (1980): Bedouin in Acid
17. Litumas Distance, Op.10 (1980): Bedouin in Alkali
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artist: Takashi Yoshimatsu
title: Pleiades Dances
type: album
label: Denon
release date: 1996
length: 67:11
genre: solo piano
country: Japan
format: mp3
bitrate: 192kbps
codec:lame 3.93
credits:
Kyoko Tabe - piano
tracklist:
1. Pleiades Dances III, op. 35 (1988 ): Nonchalantry Prelude
2. Pleiades Dances III, op. 35 (1988 ): Dance Toward Left
3. Pleiades Dances III, op. 35 (1988 ): Globular Romance
4. Pleiades Dances III, op. 35 (1988 ): Dance Toward Right
5. Pleiades Dances III, op. 35 (1988 ): Interlude With A Hymn
6. Pleiades Dances III, op. 35 (1988 ): Romance From The Past
7. Pleiades Dances III, op. 35 (1988 ): Slightly Bright Waltz
8. Pleiades Dances IV, op. 50 (1992): Memory Of Prelude
9. Pleiades Dances IV, op. 50 (1992): Canticle Of Quiet Rain
10. Pleiades Dances IV, op. 50 (1992): Dance Toward West
11. Pleiades Dances IV, op. 50 (1992): Memory Of Interlude
12. Pleiades Dances IV, op. 50 (1992): Distant Dark Pastoral
13. Pleiades Dances IV, op. 50 (1992): Dance Toward East
14. Pleiades Dances IV, op. 50 (1992): Season Of Alleluia
15. Pleiades Dances V, op. 51 (1992): Image Of Prelude
16. Pleiades Dances V, op. 51 (1992): Pavane In The Dark Morning
17. Pleiades Dances V, op. 51 (1992): Dance In Afternoon
18. Pleiades Dances V, op. 51 (1992): Inclined Elegy
19. Pleiades Dances V, op. 51 (1992): Arabesque In Twilight
20. Pleiades Dances V, op. 51 (1992): Noel In Midnight
21. Pleiades Dances V, op. 51 (1992): Scene Of Rondo
22. Pleiades Dances I, op. 27 (1986): Floral Dance
23. Pleiades Dances I, op. 27 (1986): Invention For About 2 Voices
24. Pleiades Dances I, op. 27 (1986): Apple Seed Dance
25. Pleiades Dances I, op. 27 (1986): Interlude To Water
26. Pleiades Dances I, op. 27 (1986): Leaflet Dance
27. Pleiades Dances I, op. 27 (1986): Invention For About 3 Voices
28. Pleiades Dances I, op. 27 (1986): Platan Dance
29. Pleiades Dances II, op. 28 (1987): Negative Prelude
30. Pleiades Dances II, op. 28 (1987): Conventional Invention
31. Pleiades Dances II, op. 28 (1987): Alignment Romance
32. Pleiades Dances II, op. 28 (1987): Interlude With Birds
33. Pleiades Dances II, op. 28 (1987): Fragmentary Dance
34. Pleiades Dances II, op. 28 (1987): Dry Little Fuga
35. Pleiades Dances II, op. 28 (1987): Positive Rondo
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artist: Takashi Yoshimatsu
title: Symphony No. 2, Guitar Concerto, Threnody to Toki
type: album
label: Chandos Records
release date: 1996
length: 69:18
genre: orchestral
country: Japan/UK
format: mp3
bitrate: 192kbps
Recorded at New Broadcasting House, Manchester on July 4-5, 1995.
credits:
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sachio Fujioka
Craig Ogden - guitar
Peter Dixon - cello (tracks 1-3)
Paul Janes - piano (track 7)
tracklist:
1. Symphony No. 2 "at Terra", op. 43 (1991): I. Dirge from the East: Adagio - Allegro molto - Moderato
2. Symphony No. 2 "at Terra", op. 43 (1991): II. Requiem from the West: Moderato
3. Symphony No. 2 "at Terra", op. 43 (1991): III. Canticle from the South: Moderato
4. Guitar Concerto "Pegasus Effect", Op.21 (1984): I. Bird: Allegro
5. Guitar Concerto "Pegasus Effect", Op.21 (1984): II. Flower
6. Guitar Concerto "Pegasus Effect", Op.21 (1984): III. Wind: Allegro
7. Threnody to Toki, Op.12 (1980): Lento - Lamentoso - Tempo I
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artist: Takashi Yoshimatsu
title: Tender Toys - Takashi Yoshimatsu Guitar Works
type: album
label: Denon
release date: 1997
length: 57:24
genre: solo/duo guitar
country: Japan
format: mp3
bitrate: 192kbps
credits:
Shin-ichi Fukuda - guitar
Kazufumi Matsunaga - guitar (tracks 8, 10, 21, 23)
Yasuo Watani - harmonica (tracks 3, 9, 13, 14, 20, 25)
Takashi Yoshimatsu - wind chime (track 7)
tracklist:
1. Tender Toys (1983): Street Dancer
2. Tender Toys (1983): Antique Tree Song
3. Tender Toys (1983): Velvet Waltz
4. Four Little Dream Songs (1997): Summer: Crooked Waltz In August
5. Tender Toys (1983): Romance For Tree
6. Around The Round Ground, op. 66 (1997): I. Ostinato
7. Around The Round Ground, op. 66 (1997): II. Canticle
8. Tender Toys (1983): Afternoon At The Penguin Park
9. Tender Toys (1983): Aubade
10. Tender Toys (1983): Arioso In Blue
11. Tender Toys (1983): Angels In Twilight
12. Tender Toys (1983): Nocturn
13. Four Little Dream Songs (1997): Autumn: Dream Song In November
14. Tender Toys (1983): Rimse
15. Water Color Scalor, op. 57 (1993): I. Prelude
16. Water Color Scalor, op. 57 (1993): II. Intermezzo-A
17. Water Color Scalor, op. 57 (1993): III. Dance
18. Water Color Scalor, op. 57 (1993): IV. Intermezzo-B
19. Water Color Scalor, op. 57 (1993): V. Rondo
20. Tender Toys (1983): Portrait Of Miss L
21. Four Little Dream Songs (1997): Winter: Lullaby... I hope the world is here tomorrow too
22. Tender Toys (1983): Vignette
23. Tender Toys (1983): Music Box Of Mr. Arnold
24. Tender Toys (1983): Portrait Of Mr. G
25. Four Little Dream Songs (1997): Spring: Dream Song In May
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artist: Takashi Yoshimatsu
title: Memo Flora
type: album
label: Chandos Records
release date: 1998
length: 69:27
genre: orchestral
country: Japan/UK
format: mp3
bitrate: 320kbps
codec: lame 3.97
Recorded at New Broadcasting House, Manchester on May 10-11, 1998. Premiere recordings.
credits:
Manchester Camerata conducted by Sachio Fujioka
Kyoko Tabe - piano (tracks 1-3, 5)
tracklist:
1. Piano Concerto "Memo Flora", op. 67 (1997): I. Flower: Andante tranquillo - Allegro
2. Piano Concerto "Memo Flora", op. 67 (1997): II. Petals: Andante
3. Piano Concerto "Memo Flora", op. 67 (1997): III. Bloom: Allegro
4. And Birds Are Still..., op. 72 (1998 ): Adagio
5. While an Angel Falls into a Doze..., op. 73 (1998 ): Adagio tranquillo
6. Dream Colored Mobile II, op. 58a (1993): Andante
7. White Landscapes, op. 47a (1991): 1. Divination by Snow: Adagio
8. White Landscapes, op. 47a (1991): 2. Stillness in Snow: Moderato
9. White Landscapes, op. 47a (1991): 3. Disappearance of Snow: Largo
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artist: Takashi Yoshimatsu
title: Symphony No. 3, Saxophone Concerto "Cyber-bird"
type: album
label: Chandos Records
release date: 1999
length: 68:12
genre: orchestral
country: Japan/UK
format: mp3
bitrate: vbr (223-235kbps avg)
codec: lame 3.98
Recorded at New Broadcasting House, Manchester on December 16-17, 1998. This is the premiere recording of Symphony No. 3.
credits:
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sachio Fujioka
Nobuya Sugawa - saxophone (tracks 1-3)
tracklist:
1. Saxophone Concerto ''Cyber-bird'', op. 59 (1994): I. Bird in Colors: Allegro
2. Saxophone Concerto ''Cyber-bird'', op. 59 (1994): II. Bird in Grief: Andante
3. Saxophone Concerto ''Cyber-bird'', op. 59 (1994): III. Bird in the Wind: Presto
4. Symphony No. 3, op. 75 (1998 ): I. Allegro: Adagio grave - Allegro molto
5. Symphony No. 3, op. 75 (1998 ): II. Scherzo: Allegro scherzando
6. Symphony No. 3, op. 75 (1998 ): III. Adagio: Adagio
7. Symphony No. 3, op. 75 (1998 ): IV. Finale: Andante sostenuto - Allegro molto
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artist: Takashi Yoshimatsu
title: Kamui-Chikap Symphony, Ode to Birds and Rainbow
type: album
label: Chandos Records
release date: 2000
length: 62:41
genre: orchestral
country: Japan/UK
format: mp3
bitrate: vbr (225-239kbps avg)
codec: lame 3.98
Recorded at New Broadcasting House, Manchester on September 8-9, 1999. This is the premiere recording of Ode to Birds and Rainbow.
credits:
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sachio Fujioka
tracklist:
1. Kamui-Chikap Symphony (Symphony No. 1), op. 40 (1990): I. Ground: Andante
2. Kamui-Chikap Symphony (Symphony No. 1), op. 40 (1990): II. Water: Largo
3. Kamui-Chikap Symphony (Symphony No. 1), op. 40 (1990): III. Fire: Allegro
4. Kamui-Chikap Symphony (Symphony No. 1), op. 40 (1990): IV. Air: Adagio
5. Kamui-Chikap Symphony (Symphony No. 1), op. 40 (1990): V. Rainbow: Moderato
6. Ode to Birds and Rainbow, Op. 60 (1994): I. Introduction: Largo
7. Ode to Birds and Rainbow, Op. 60 (1994): Tapestry I: Allegro
8. Ode to Birds and Rainbow, Op. 60 (1994): II. Canticle: Andante - Allegro - Moderato - Tempo primo
9. Ode to Birds and Rainbow, Op. 60 (1994): III. Tapestry II: Allegro
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artist: Takashi Yoshimatsu
title: Symphony No. 4, Trombone Concerto "Orion Machine", Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 1
type: album
label: Chandos Records
release date: 2001
length: 61:22
genre: orchestral
country: Japan/UK
format: mp3
bitrate: vbr (211-243kbps avg)
codec: lame 3.98
Recorded at New Broadcasting House, Manchester on March 27-28, 2001. This is the premiere recording of Symphony No. 4.
credits:
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sachio Fujioka
Ian Bousfield - trombone (tracks 5-9)
tracklist:
1. Symphony No. 4, op. 82 (2000): I. Allegro moderato - Moderato - Allegro molto - Allegro - Tempo I
2. Symphony No. 4, op. 82 (2000): II. Waltz: Allegro moderato - Allegro - Tempo I
3. Symphony No. 4, op. 82 (2000): III. Adagietto - Moderato - Andante - Tempo I - Moderato
4. Symphony No. 4, op. 82 (2000): IV. Finale: Allegro molto - Presto
5. Trombone Concerto "Orion Machine", op. 55 (1993): I. Betelgeuse: Largo
6. Trombone Concerto "Orion Machine", op. 55 (1993): II. Bellatrix: Presto
7. Trombone Concerto "Orion Machine", op. 55 (1993): III. Trapezium: Lento - Tempo di waltz - Lento
8. Trombone Concerto "Orion Machine", op. 55 (1993): IV. Saiph: [] - Moderato (Swing!) - Solo cadenza - Fanfare: Allegro
9. Trombone Concerto "Orion Machine", op. 55 (1993): V: Rigel: Finale: Moderato - Andante - Adagio - Largo
10. Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 1, op. 70b (1997/2000): 1. Allegro molto - Coda
11. Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 1, op. 70b (1997/2000): 2. Andante
12. Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 1, op. 70b (1997/2000): 3. Scherzo: Allegro scherzando - Coda
13. Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 1, op. 70b (1997/2000): 4. Finale: Allegro molto - Andante - Coda presto
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artist: Takashi Yoshimatsu
title: Symphony No. 5, Prelude to the Celebration of Birds, Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 2
type: album
label: Chandos Records
release date: 2003
length: 71:24
genre: orchestral
country: Japan/UK
format: mp3
bitrate: 320kbps
codec: lame 3.97
Recorded at New Broadcasting House, Manchester on July 2-3, 2002. Premiere recordings.
credits:
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sachio Fujioka
tracklist:
1. Symphony No. 5, op. 87 (2001): I. Andante pesante - Allegro molto
2. Symphony No. 5, op. 87 (2001): II. Allegretto - Allegro molto
3. Symphony No. 5, op. 87 (2001): III. Andante lamentoso
4. Symphony No. 5, op. 87 (2001): IV. Andante maestoso - Allegro molto
5. Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 2, op. 79a (1999/2000): 1. Pizzicato Steps: Moderato
6. Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 2, op. 79a (1999/2000): 2. Aggressive Rock: Allegro con fuoco
7. Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 2, op. 79a (1999/2000): 3. Brothers Blues: Andante
8. Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 2, op. 79a (1999/2000): 4. Rag Super Light: Allegro moderato
9. Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 2, op. 79a (1999/2000): 5. Mr G. Returns: Allegro moderato
10. Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 2, op. 79a (1999/2000): 6. Atomic Boogie: Allegro molto - Moderato - Presto
11. Prelude to the Celebration of Birds, op. 83 (2000): Andante maestoso
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artist: Takashi Yoshimatsu
title: Cello Concerto "Centaurus Unit", The Age of Birds, Chikap
type: album
label: Chandos Records
release date: 2004
length: 65:30
genre: orchestral
country: Japan/UK
format: mp3
bitrate: vbr (215-239kbps avg)
codec: lame 3.96
Recorded at New Broadcasting House, Manchester on November 4-5, 2003. Premiere recordings.
credits:
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sachio Fujioka
Peter Dixon - cello (tracks 4-6)
tracklist:
1. The Age of Birds, op. 25 (1986): I. Sky
2. The Age of Birds, op. 25 (1986): II. Trees
3. The Age of Birds, op. 25 (1986): III. The Sun
4. Cello Concerto "Centaurus Unit", op. 91 (2003): I. Moderato - Allegro - Andante - Allegro molto - Allegro scherzando/Waltz - Andante - Adagio (Hymn) - Allegro scherzando/Waltz - Adagio (Hymn) - Allegro - Cadenza - Allegro molto - Maestoso - Moderato - Allegro - Coda
5. Cello Concerto "Centaurus Unit", op. 91 (2003): II. Adagio - Andante - Moderato - Andante - Coda
6. Cello Concerto "Centaurus Unit", op. 91 (2003): III. Finale/Rondo: Allegro molto - Moderato - Tempo I - Maestoso - Adagio - Presto
7. Chikap, op. 14a (1981/2003): Part I. Andante - Poco più mosso
8. Chikap, op. 14a (1981/2003): Part II. Meno mosso
9. Chikap, op. 14a (1981/2003): Part III. Moderato - Tempo I