Chihara, Paul (1938-) - Concerto-fantasy, Piano Works : Quynh Nguyen, Rieko Aizawa(P)Barlow / LSO - Import CD

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Chihara, Paul (1938-)

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Paul Chihara is a Japanese-American composer. He has been internationally and domestically acclaimed for his music for over 100 films and television productions, including the exciting music for the 1975 American film "Death Race 2000," as well as numerous orchestral, choral, and chamber music works. He was the first Composer-in-Residence of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, founded under Neville Marriner, and has been commissioned by many orchestras. The world premiere recording on this album, "Concerto - Fantasy," was composed for Vietnamese pianist Quynh Nguyen and features melodies inspired by traditional Vietnamese music, sometimes with a jazz flavor, and a yearning for a peaceful past. Other pieces include "Four Beethoven Fantasies," in a familiar style, and "Bagatelle Collection," which takes its subject matter from haiku. The "Ami," written in celebration of the marriage of pianist Pascal Roger and his wife Ami, is a work with a connection to Japan, as "Akatonbo" was used as the material for the fourth piece, and Rieko Aizawa participated in this performance. Naxos Japan