Tuesday, September 19, 2023

TORU TAKEMITSU & SEIJI OZAWA & Toronto Symphony LP 69


 A couple of Discog comments that I agree with:  referencing Asterism / Requiem / Green / The Dorian Horizon (LP, Album) SB 6814

Lostwinter May 21, 2023

I’m no expert in classical music but I can say with confidence that this record is fantastic. Of the 4 compositions Asterism is particularly good, with its Cecil Taylor-style piano and discordant strings. Just wait for the crescendo, it’s seriously intense.

Adam_A Aug 29, 2021

Asterism is the "star" piece here, reminiscent of Penderecki and Ligeti- a complex piano piece of interstellar properties that culminates in a drone-based cacophony of brilliance. The three remaining pieces are "lighter" (if one can use such a term for these modern works!) but equally enjoyable. Good, rugged modern classical. Not for everyone though. It probably won't make a fan out of you if you didn't like this kind of approach in the first place.

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