Toshio Hosokawa's music invites us on a poetic journey of knowledge he has made by bringing the cultures of East and West into dialogue. (Paco Yáñez)

'The music of Toshio Hosokawa invites us on a poetic journey of knowledge he has made throughout his life by bringing the cultures of East and West into dialogue.' (Paco Yáñez) From his fascination with the dynamic soundscapes of European orchestras to his immersion in the serene and intricate tapestries of traditional Japanese music, this album reflects Hosokawa's very unique music. Marked by its lyrical beauty and reverence for nature, he transforms the saxophone into a voice that transcends geographical and temporal boundaries, creating a dialogue between light and darkness, silence and sound.

Track Listing

• Three Essays (2016/2019) for soprano saxophone solo: I
• Three Essays (2016/2019) for soprano saxophone solo: II
• Three Essays (2016/2019) for soprano saxophone solo: III
• Mei-an – Light and Darkness (2020/2021) for shō and tenor saxophone
• Three Love Songs (2006) for soprano and alto saxophone: I A Dark Pass
• Three Love Songs (2006) for soprano and alto saxophone: II Memory
• Three Love Songs (2006) for soprano and alto saxophone: III Firefly
• Arc Song (1999/2015) for soprano saxophone and harp
• Vertical Time Study II (1993/1994) for tenor saxophone, piano and percussion

Additional Details

Label: Kairos

Genre: Classical

Run Time: 53:54 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 06/07/24

UPC: 9120010286407